The White Sheik
1952
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Ernesto Almirante, Brunella Bovo, Giulietta Masina, Alberto Sordi, Leopoldo Trieste
Original language
Italian
Production companies
PRODUZIONE DISTRIBUZIONE COMPAGNIA CINEMATOGRAFICA ITALIANA
Setting
Rome
Filming locations
Rome
Crew
Producer
Luigi Rovere
Cinematography
Arturo Gallea
Editing
Rolando Benedetti
Music
Nino Rota
Trailer
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Festival History
- Moscow International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1952 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Courrier du coeur | |
| Alternate title | Le Cheik blanc | |
| Alternate title | Le Cheikh blanc | |
| Alternate title | Le Scheik blanc | |
| Alternate title | The White Sheik | |
| Alternate title | Le Sheik blanc |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Italian) |
Full credits
| Director | Federico Fellini |
| Cast | Ernesto Almirante, Brunella Bovo, Giulietta Masina, Alberto Sordi, Leopoldo Trieste |
| Producer | Luigi Rovere |
| Cinematography | Arturo Gallea |
| Editing | Rolando Benedetti |
| Music | Nino Rota |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
