The White Sheik poster

The White Sheik( 1952)

TV-MAComedyRomance
72%
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Alberto Sordi

      Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik

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      Brunella Bovo

      Wanda Giardino Cavalli

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      Leopoldo Trieste

      Ivan Cavalli

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      Giulietta Masina

      Cabiria, the Prostitute

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      Ernesto Almirante

      Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director

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      Lilia Landi

      Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy

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      Fanny Marchiò

      Marilena Alba Vellardi

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      Gina Mascetti

      Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife

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      Jole Silvani

      Assunta, Cabiria's Colleague

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      Enzo Maggio

      Furio

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      Anna Primula

      Rita

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      Mimo Billi

      Man on the Beach

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      Armando Libianchi

      Mr. Mevaglia, the Accountant

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      Ugo Attanasio

      Ivan's Uncle

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      Giulio Moreschi

      Hotel Doorman

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      Elettra Zago

      Ivan's Aunt

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      Piero Antonucci

      Oscar

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      Aroldino

      Cousin Aroldino

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      Antonio Acqua

      Police Commissioner (uncredited)

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      Lalla Ambraziejus

      (uncredited)

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      Silvia De Vietri

      Chambermaid (uncredited)

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      Rino Leandri

      (uncredited)

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      Guglielmo Leoncini

      Taxi Driver (uncredited)

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      Ettore Maria Margadonna

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Carlo Mazzoni

      Photonovel's Writer (uncredited)

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      Giorgio Salvioni

      Doctor (uncredited)

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      Gino Anglani

      (uncredited)

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      Roberto Onorati

      (uncredited)

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      Arnaldo Piacenti

      (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Dec 31 2023
    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 with the eponymous film star, and manages to arrange a meeting. She doesn't tell her husband, of course, and sets off for what she assumes will be the briefest of hand-shakes. Not quit...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • runaway
    • honeymoon
    • camel
    • swing
    • black and white
    • photo shoot
    • police station