The White Sheik

The White Sheik (1952) is a comedy, romance film directed by Federico Fellini rated 7.2/10.

In Italy, small-town newlyweds Wanda and Ivan Cavalli embark on their honeymoon in the big city of Rome. Ivan dutifully wants to keep appointments with family and church, but Wanda is only interested in meeting her favorite photo-strip star known as "The White Sheik". While Wanda impetuously sneaks away to locate the object of her affections, disconsolate Ivan tries his hardest to keep up appearances with the couple's relatives.

Cast

Alberto Sordi

Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik

Brunella Bovo

Wanda Giardino Cavalli

Leopoldo Trieste

Ivan Cavalli

Giulietta Masina

Cabiria, the Prostitute

Ernesto Almirante

Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director

Lilia Landi

Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy

Fanny Marchiò

Marilena Alba Vellardi

Gina Mascetti

Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife

Jole Silvani

Assunta, Cabiria's Colleague

Enzo Maggio

Furio

Anna Primula

Rita

Mimo Billi

Man on the Beach