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Whity

Whity

"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 retarded Davy. Whity tries to carry out all their orders, however demeaning, until various of the family members ask him to kill some of the others.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Whity
  • Genres: Western, Drama
  • Release Date: 1971-06-02
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 5.2/10 (18 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Atlantis-Film, Antiteater-X-Film
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2128
  • Languages: German, English

Cast & Crew

Günther Kaufmann

Günther Kaufmann

as Whity

Ulli Lommel

Ulli Lommel

as Frank Nicholson

Harry Baer

Harry Baer

as Davy Nicholson

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

as Hanna

Ron Randell

Ron Randell

as Benjamin Nicholson

Helga Ballhaus

Helga Ballhaus

as Judge's wife

Katrin Schaake

Katrin Schaake

as Katherine Nicholson

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

as Saloon guest (uncredited)

Peter Berling

Peter Berling

as Hefty Bartender (uncredited)

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

as Pianist (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

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External Links

Keywords

butlerdysfunctional familymale homosexualitysouthwestern u.s.whipping19th centurygay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whity?

Whity is a Western, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1971-06-02.

Who are the main actors in Whity?

The main cast includes Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Ron Randell, .

Where can I watch Whity online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Whity is available.

Is Whity based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Whity?

Whity has an IMDb rating of 5.2/10 based on 18 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Whity?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Whity?

The soundtrack was composed by Atlantis-Film, Antiteater-X-Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Whity filmed?

Whity was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Whity?

The total runtime of Whity is 95 minutes.

Is Whity suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Whity?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Whity.

Does Whity have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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