Lo sceicco bianco
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.
The White Sheik (1952) is a comedy and romance film directed by Federico Fellini, released on September 27, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste and Giulietta Masina. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 292 ratings.
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Alberto Sordi
as Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Brunella Bovo
as Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo Trieste
as Ivan Cavalli
Giulietta Masina
as Cabiria, the Prostitute
Ernesto Almirante
as Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
Lilia Landi
as Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy
Fanny Marchiò
as Marilena Alba Vellardi
Gina Mascetti
as Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife
Jole Silvani
as Assunta, Cabiria's Colleague
Enzo Maggio
as Furio
Anna Primula
as Rita
Mimo Billi
as Man on the Beach
Directed by Federico Fellini, written by Tullio Pinelli, Tullio Pinelli and Federico Fellini, produced by Luigi Rovere.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 292 ratings.
I wonder if Peter Sellers ever based any of his characters on the charmingly hapless "Fernando" (Alberto Soldi) from this really quite engaging comedy? He arrives in Rome with new new bride "Wanda" (Brunella Bovo) with a full schedule ahead of them. He's more of a traditionalist and on this trip he wants to meet with family and do the courteous rounds introducing his new bride. She, on the other hand, is obsessed…
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The main cast of The White Sheik (1952) includes Alberto Sordi, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste, Giulietta Masina and Ernesto Almirante. The film was directed by Federico Fellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The White Sheik was released on September 27, 1952 and runs for 1h 23m.
The White Sheik (1952) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 292 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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