

The White Sheik
Original Title: “Lo sceicco bianco”
“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 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
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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