The White Sheik (1952)
The White Sheik (1952)
A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini
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.

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Cast

Alberto Sordi Alberto Sordi As: Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Brunella Bovo Brunella Bovo As: Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo Trieste Leopoldo Trieste As: Ivan Cavalli
Giulietta Masina Giulietta Masina As: Cabiria, the Prostitute
Ernesto Almirante Ernesto Almirante As: Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Language: Italiano

Release Date: 27 September 1952

Country: IT

Runtime: 83m

Company Credits

Company: Produzione Distribuzione Cinematografica (P.D.C.), Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI)

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Cast

Alberto Sordi

Alberto Sordi

Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik

Brunella Bovo

Brunella Bovo

Wanda Giardino Cavalli

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Ivan Cavalli

Giulietta Masina

Giulietta Masina

Cabiria, the Prostitute

Ernesto Almirante

Ernesto Almirante

Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director

Lilia Landi

Lilia Landi

Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy

Fanny Marchiò

Fanny Marchiò

Marilena Alba Vellardi

Gina Mascetti

Gina Mascetti

Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife

Jole Silvani

Jole Silvani

Assunta, Cabiria's Colleague

Enzo Maggio

Enzo Maggio

Furio

Anna Primula

Anna Primula

Rita

Mimo Billi

Mimo Billi

Man on the Beach

Armando Libianchi

Armando Libianchi

Mr. Mevaglia, the Accountant

Ugo Attanasio

Ugo Attanasio

Ivan's Uncle

Giulio Moreschi

Giulio Moreschi

Hotel Doorman

Elettra Zago

Elettra Zago

Ivan's Aunt

Piero Antonucci

Piero Antonucci

Oscar

Aroldino

Aroldino

Cousin Aroldino

Antonio Acqua

Antonio Acqua

Police Commissioner (uncredited)

Lalla Ambraziejus

Lalla Ambraziejus

(uncredited)

Silvia De Vietri

Silvia De Vietri

Chambermaid (uncredited)

Rino Leandri

Rino Leandri

(uncredited)

Guglielmo Leoncini

Guglielmo Leoncini

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Ettore Maria Margadonna

Ettore Maria Margadonna

(extra) (uncredited)

Carlo Mazzoni

Carlo Mazzoni

Photonovel's Writer (uncredited)

Giorgio Salvioni

Giorgio Salvioni

Doctor (uncredited)

Directed By

Federico Fellini

Federico Fellini

Director

Moraldo Rossi

Moraldo Rossi

Script Supervisor

Stefano Ubezio

Stefano Ubezio

Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Luigi Rovere

Luigi Rovere

Producer

Enzo Provenzale

Enzo Provenzale

Production Manager

Renato Panetuzzi

Renato Panetuzzi

Production Secretary

Antonio Greco

Antonio Greco

Production Supervisor

Vincenzo Taito

Vincenzo Taito

Production Supervisor

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Franco Titi

Franco Titi

Makeup Artist

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Antonio Belviso

Antonio Belviso

Camera Operator

Osvaldo Civirani

Osvaldo Civirani

Still Photographer

Arturo Gallea

Arturo Gallea

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Raffaello Tolfo

Raffaello Tolfo

Art Direction

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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