Whitey (1980)
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.
Cast
- Clerckx Eric - Louis Verheyden/De Witte
- Willy Vandermeulen - Vader van de Witte
- Blanka Heirman - Moeder van de Witte
- Paul 's Jongers - Boer Coene
- Jos Verbist - Heinke Verheyden
- Magda De Winter - Liza Coene
- Paul-Emile Van Royen - Leraar/Fabriekschef
- Martha Dewachter - Rozalien
- Jaak Van Assche - Man in café
- Chris Lomme - Rosette
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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. This version also stresses the story's social and Flamingant aspects.
- 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, Jos Verbist, Magda De Winter.
- How long is Whitey?
- Whitey has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Whitey?
- Whitey is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Whitey?
- Whitey had a budget of $959,300.
- Where was Whitey produced?
- Whitey was produced in Belgium.