Whity

(1971)Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder95 minWestern, 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.

Ulli Lommelas Frank Nicholson
Harry Baeras Davy Nicholson
Ron Randellas Benjamin Nicholson
Helga Ballhausas Judge's wife
Katrin Schaakeas Katherine Nicholson
Rainer Werner Fassbinderas Saloon guest (uncredited)
Peter Berlingas Hefty Bartender (uncredited)
Kurt Raabas Pianist (uncredited)