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Whity

1971-06-02 · 95 min · ★ 5.4

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.

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Directors
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production companies
Atlantis-Film, Antiteater-X-Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Günther KaufmannGünther KaufmannWhity
Ulli LommelUlli LommelFrank Nicholson
Harry BaerHarry BaerDavy Nicholson
Hanna SchygullaHanna SchygullaHanna
Ron RandellRon RandellBenjamin Nicholson
Helga BallhausJudge's wife
Katrin SchaakeKatrin SchaakeKatherine Nicholson
Rainer Werner FassbinderRainer Werner FassbinderSaloon guest (uncredited)
Peter BerlingPeter BerlingHefty Bartender (uncredited)
Kurt RaabKurt RaabPianist (uncredited)

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