The White Sheik

The White Sheik

72% | Sep 27, 1952 | Comedy, Romance

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.

Featured Cast

Michelangelo Antonioni
Story
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer

Cast

Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Alberto Sordi
Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Brunella Bovo
Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Ivan Cavalli
Leopoldo Trieste
Ivan Cavalli
Cabiria, the Prostitute
Giulietta Masina
Cabiria, the Prostitute
Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
Ernesto Almirante
Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director

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