Whity

Name: Whity
Released: 1971-06-02
Rating: 5.375

5.4/10 (24)

·1971· 95 min

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

"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.

Where to Watch

Cultpix

Trailer

Cast

Günther Kaufmann

Whity

Ulli Lommel

Frank Nicholson

Harry Baer

Davy Nicholson

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna

Ron Randell

Benjamin Nicholson

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Helga Ballhaus

Judge's wife

Katrin Schaake

Katherine Nicholson

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Saloon guest (uncredited)

Peter Berling

Hefty Bartender (uncredited)

Kurt Raab

Pianist (uncredited)

In brief

Whity (1971) is a western, drama film. With an average rating of 5.4/10 from 24 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 35min. You can stream it on: Cultpix.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Whity online?

Whity is available on the following streaming services: Cultpix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Whity?

Whity runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).

What rating does Whity have?

Whity has an average rating of 5.4/10 based on 24 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Whity from?

Whity was released in 1971.