The White Sheik
1952 · directed by Federico Fellini
- Rating
- 83/100
- Hit
- yes
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), directed by Federico Fellini, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Alberto Sordi
- Brunella Bovo
- Leopoldo Trieste
- Giulietta Masina
- Ernesto Almirante
- Lilia Landi
- Fanny Marchiò
- Gina Mascetti
- Jole Silvani
- Enzo Maggio
Crew
- Arturo Gallea — Director of Photography
- Rolando Benedetti — Editor
- Nino Rota — Original Music Composer
- Ennio Flaiano — Screenplay
- Federico Fellini — Screenplay
- Tullio Pinelli — Screenplay
More from Federico Fellini
- 8½ (1963) — 98/100 · hit
- La Dolce Vita (1960) — 98/100 · hit
- Nights of Cabiria (1957) — 88/100 · hit
- La Strada (1954) — 87/100 · hit
- I Vitelloni (1953) — 84/100 · hit
- The Swindle (1955) — 84/100 · hit
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