The White Sheik

1952 · 1h23 · Film

Directed by Federico Fellini

Starring Alberto Sordi, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste, Giulietta Masina, Ernesto Almirante, Lilia Landi, Fanny Marchiò, Gina Mascetti, Jole Silvani, Enzo Maggio

Ideal when you feel… Romantic Happy Angry

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.

Original title

Lo sceicco bianco

Original language

Italian

Screenplay

Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Michelangelo Antonioni, Ennio Flaiano

Music

Nino Rota

Cinematography

Arturo Gallea

Cast

Giulietta Masina, Ernesto Almirante, Lilia Landi, Fanny Marchiò, Gina Mascetti, Jole Silvani, Enzo Maggio, Anna Primula, Mimo Billi

Updated July 22, 2026

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