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Toto the Sheik (1950): Cast

Toto the Sheik (1950) movie poster

Toto the Sheik is a 1950 comedy directed by Mario Mattoli, starring Totò as Antonio Sapone, Aroldo Tieri and Mario Castellani. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Toto the Sheik (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Mario Mattoli
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Toto the Sheik About?

The premise of Toto the Sheik without spoilers.

Antonio, the modest servant of the affluent Marquis Gastone’s household, falls passionately in love with a woman named Lulu. After Lulu’s betrayal shatters his hopes, Antonio, driven by heartbreak and desperation, joins the foreign legion to escape his sorrow.

Toto the Sheik Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • family relationships
  • young
  • wealth
  • man
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Cast & crew

Toto the Sheik Cast & Characters

Totò leads the cast as Antonio Sapone, with Aroldo Tieri as Gastone and Mario Castellani as Il capo dei ribelli. Directed by Mario Mattoli; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mario Mattoli

More films directed by Mario Mattoli: Hercules in the Valley of Woe, Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare, Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today and Totò, Peppino e le fanatiche.

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Details

Toto the Sheik Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Totò sceicco” and “Totò als Scheich”.

Also known as
  • Totò sceicco
  • Totò als Scheich
  • Тото шейх

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Toto the Sheik FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Toto the Sheik, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Toto the Sheik?

Toto the Sheik runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Toto the Sheik released?

Toto the Sheik was released on November 30, 1950.

Who directed Toto the Sheik?

Toto the Sheik was directed by Mario Mattoli.

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Who is in the cast of Toto the Sheik?

Toto the Sheik stars Totò as Antonio Sapone, Aroldo Tieri as Gastone and Mario Castellani as Il capo dei ribelli, among 15 credited actors.

Does Toto the Sheik have a post-credit scene?

No. Toto the Sheik has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Toto the Sheik in?

The original language of Toto the Sheik is Italian.

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