5.3Whity · 1971
Whity (1971) is a Western / Drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer.
WesternDrama
5.3Overview
"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.
Cast
Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Ron Randell, Helga Ballhaus, Katrin Schaake, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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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.
When was "Whity" released?
Whity was released in 1971.
Who stars in "Whity"?
The cast includes Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla.
