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Whity (1971)

Movie ★ 5.3 95 min

Western Drama

"Whity" is the mulatto butler of the dysfunctional Nicholson family in the American Southwest in 1878. The father, Ben Nicholson, has an attractive young wife, Katherine, and two sons by a previous marriage: the homosexual Frank and the feeble-minded Davy. Whity tries to carry out all their orders, however demeaning, until various family members ask him to kill some of the others.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 2, 1971
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0067979
Country
Language
,
Studio
Atlantis-Film, Antiteater-X-Film

Themes

Cast

Günther Kaufmann Günther Kaufmann Whity Ulli Lommel Ulli Lommel Frank Nicholson Harry Baer Harry Baer Davy Nicholson Hanna Schygulla Hanna Schygulla Hanna Ron Randell Ron Randell Benjamin Nicholson Helga Ballhaus Judge's wife Katrin Schaake Katrin Schaake Katherine Nicholson Rainer Werner Fassbinder Rainer Werner Fassbinder Saloon guest (uncredited) Peter Berling Peter Berling Hefty Bartender (uncredited) Kurt Raab Kurt Raab Pianist (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Whity about?
"Whity" is the mulatto butler of the dysfunctional Nicholson family in the American Southwest in 1878. The father, Ben Nicholson, has an attractive young wife, Katherine, and two sons by a previous marriage: the homosexual Frank and the feeble-minded Davy. Whity tries to carry out all their orders, however demeaning, until various family members ask him to kill some of the others.
Who directed Whity?
Whity was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Whity?
Whity stars Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla.
When was Whity released?
Whity is a 1971 western, drama film.
Where can I watch Whity?
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