The White Sheik
“A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini”
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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.
Cast
Alberto Sordi·Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Brunella Bovo·Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo Trieste·Ivan Cavalli
Giulietta Masina·Cabiria, the Prostitute
Ernesto Almirante·Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
Lilia Landi·Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy
Fanny Marchiò·Marilena Alba Vellardi
Gina Mascetti·Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife
Jole Silvani·Assunta, Cabiria's Colleague
Enzo Maggio·Furio
Average shot length
6.4s per shot
Federico Fellini's career average is 7.9s across 14 measured films —see the full picture.