The White Sheik
Lo sceicco bianco
Italy • 1952 • 1h 23m
Director
#189Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorFederico Fellini
CinematographerArturo Gallea
ComposerNino Rota
EditorRolando Benedetti
ProducerLuigi Rovere
Cast
Alberto Sordias Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Brunella Bovoas Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo Triesteas Ivan Cavalli