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1952 · 83 min · NR

The White Sheik

Directed by Federico Fellini · Comedy, Romance

The White Sheik (1952) is a Comedy film, directed by Federico Fellini set in Rome during the 1950s. It runs 83 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of obsession and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Nino Rota
Cinematography
Arturo Gallea
Cast
Alberto SordiBrunella BovoLeopoldo TriesteGiulietta MasinaErnesto AlmiranteLilia LandiFanny MarchiòGina Mascetti

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Rome
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionLove & Longing
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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