The White Sheik
(1952)
Overview
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.
Director
Federico Fellini
Writers
Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Michelangelo Antonioni, Ennio Flaiano
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Alberto Sordi
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10December 31, 2023
I wonder if Peter Sellers ever based any of his characters on the charmingly hapless "Fernando" (Alberto Soldi) from this really quite engaging comedy? He arrives in Rome with new new bride "Wanda" (Brunella Bovo) with a full schedule ahead of them. He's more of a traditionalist and on this trip he wants to meet with family and do the courteous rounds introducing his new bride. She, on the other hand, is obsessed with the eponymous film star, and… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
IT
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