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.
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Whity Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-19
Top Cast
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Günther Kaufmann
Whity
Ulli Lommel
Frank Nicholson
Harry Baer
Davy Nicholson
Hanna Schygulla
Hanna
Ron Randell
Benjamin Nicholson
Helga Ballhaus
Judge's wife
Katrin Schaake
Katherine Nicholson
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Saloon guest (uncredited)
Peter Berling
Hefty Bartender (uncredited)
Kurt Raab
Pianist (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Whity
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis-Film, Antiteater-X-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peer Raben
Michael Ballhaus
Thea Eymèsz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Ulli Lommel, Peter Berling, Peer Raben
Department Leadership Roster
Ulli Lommel
Producer
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Peer Raben
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whity
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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.
Who directed Whity?
Whity was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Whity?
The principal cast of Whity includes Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla, Ron Randell.
When was Whity released and how long is it?
Whity was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Whity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whity was composed by Peer Raben.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whity?
Whity holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).