The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1952
The White Sheik
Directed by
Federico Fellini
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.
The story
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 SordiFernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Brunella BovoWanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo TriesteIvan Cavalli
Giulietta MasinaCabiria, the Prostitute
Ernesto AlmiranteDottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
Lilia LandiFelga, the Photonovel's Gipsy
Fanny MarchiòMarilena Alba Vellardi
Gina MascettiRita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife
Jole SilvaniAssunta, Cabiria's Colleague
Enzo MaggioFurio
Anna PrimulaRita
Mimo BilliMan on the Beach
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Armando LibianchiMr. Mevaglia, the Accountant
Ugo AttanasioIvan's Uncle
Giulio MoreschiHotel Doorman
Elettra ZagoIvan's Aunt
Piero AntonucciOscar
AroldinoCousin Aroldino
Antonio AcquaPolice Commissioner (uncredited)
Lalla Ambraziejus(uncredited)
Silvia De VietriChambermaid (uncredited)
Rino Leandri(uncredited)
Guglielmo LeonciniTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Ettore Maria Margadonna(extra) (uncredited)
Carlo MazzoniPhotonovel's Writer (uncredited)
Giorgio SalvioniDoctor (uncredited)
Gino Anglani(uncredited)
Roberto Onorati(uncredited)
Arnaldo Piacenti(uncredited)
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