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Whity

161h 35m1971Rainer Werner Fassbinder
IMDb: 6.4/10Rotten: 100%
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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 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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ButlerDysfunctional FamilyMale HomosexualitySouthwestern U.s.Whipping19th CenturyGay Theme

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What is Whity (1971) 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 stars in Whity?

Whity stars Günther Kaufmann (Whity), Ulli Lommel (Frank Nicholson), Harry Baer (Davy Nicholson), Hanna Schygulla (Hanna), Ron Randell (Benjamin Nicholson). The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How long is Whity?

Whity has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated 16.

Is Whity worth watching?

Whity holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Western, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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