Whitey
Whitey (1980) is a drama film, directed by Robbe De Hert. It stars Clerckx Eric and Willy Vandermeulen. The 106-minute film holds an audience score of 5.1/10.
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What Whitey Is About
The second movie version, now in color, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character. The smart but naughty farmhands son's eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer, but also neighbors and even the kind curate whose liturgical server he is) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe; thus when his mother catches him skinny dipping she takes all his clothes home, forcing him to a long walk of shame, dreading dad's wrath all the way. This version also stresses the story's social and Flamingant aspects.
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What is Whitey about?
The second movie version, now in color, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character. The smart but naughty farmhands son's eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer, but also neighbors and even the kind curate whose liturgical server he is) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe; thus when his mother catches him skinny dipping she takes all his clothes home, forcing him to a long walk of shame, dreading dad's wrath all the way.
Where can I watch Whitey?
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How long is Whitey?
Whitey runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).
When did Whitey come out?
Whitey was released in 1980.
Who directed Whitey?
Whitey was directed by Robbe De Hert.
Who stars in Whitey?
Whitey stars Clerckx Eric, Willy Vandermeulen, Blanka Heirman, Paul 's Jongers.
What is Whitey's rating?
Whitey holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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