Whity
Brief Synopsis
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"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.
Cast & Crew
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Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Hanna Shygulla
Hanna
Günther Kaufmann
Whity
Ulli Lommel
Frank
Harry Baer
Davy
Katrin Schakke
Katherine
Film Details
Genre
Western
Release Date
1970
Location
West Germany
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 42m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
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 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.
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Cast
Hanna Shygulla
Hanna
Günther Kaufmann
Whity
Ulli Lommel
Frank
Harry Baer
Davy
Katrin Schakke
Katherine
Ron Randell
Mr Nicholson
Thomas Blanco
Fake Mexican Doctor
Stefano Capriati
Judge
Elaine Baker
Whity'S Mother
Mark Salvage
Sheriff
Helga Ballhaus
Judge'S Wife
Kurt Raab
Pianist
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Guest In Saloon
Film Details
Genre
Western
Release Date
1970
Location
West Germany
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 42m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1970
Fassbinder uses the pseudonym Franz Walsch for his editing credit.
CinemaScope
Released in United States 1970
