

The White Sheik
"A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini"
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Languages
Italian
Studio
Produzione Distribuzione Cinematografica (P.D.C.)
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Key Crew

Federico Fellini
Director

Federico Fellini
Screenplay

Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay

Federico Fellini
Story

Tullio Pinelli
Story

Michelangelo Antonioni
Story

Luigi Rovere
Producer

Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
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
Armando Libianchi
Mr. Mevaglia, the Accountant
Ugo Attanasio
Ivan's Uncle
Giulio Moreschi
Hotel Doorman
Elettra Zago
Ivan's Aunt
Piero Antonucci
Oscar
Aroldino
Cousin Aroldino
Antonio Acqua
Police Commissioner (uncredited)
Lalla Ambraziejus
(uncredited)