Whity(1971)
Whity Synopsis
"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.
Whity (1971) is a western and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on June 2, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer and Hanna Schygulla. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Producers:
- Ulli Lommel, Peer Raben
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Ballhaus
- Composer:
- Peer Raben
- Production:
- Atlantis-Film, Antiteater-X-Film
- Status:
- Released
Whity (1971) Trailer
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Whity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Günther Kaufmann
as Whity
Ulli Lommel
as Frank Nicholson
Harry Baer
as Davy Nicholson
Hanna Schygulla
as Hanna
Ron Randell
as Benjamin Nicholson
- Helga Ballhaus
Helga Ballhaus
as Judge's wife
Katrin Schaake
as Katherine Nicholson
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Saloon guest (uncredited)
Peter Berling
as Hefty Bartender (uncredited)
Kurt Raab
as Pianist (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, produced by Ulli Lommel and Peer Raben.
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Whity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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Whity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whity online?
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Whity (1971) is available to stream on Cultpix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whity?
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The main cast of Whity (1971) includes Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla and Ron Randell. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whity released?
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Whity was released on June 2, 1971 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Whity worth watching?
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Whity (1971) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Whity?
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Yes. The official Whity trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.