Watch Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake (2007) Official Trailer
An Incredible True Story
6.5 / 10 IMDb September 30, 2007 1h 14m
In the 1940's American-born Willard MacDonald jumped his troop train heading to WWII. Fearing authorities he lived as a hermit deep in the northern wilderness of Nova Scotia, Canada for more than 60 years inspiring folklore for generations.
Director
Runtime
1h 14m
Release Date
September 30, 2007
Genre
Documentary
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
Canada
Writers
Producers
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Cast
Randy Bachman
as Narrator (voice)
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Lloyd Bogle
as Himself
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Dave Buckler
as Himself
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Chester Cook
as Himself
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Doreen Cook
as Herself
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Gerry Farrell
as Himself
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Melvin MacKay
as Himself
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Glen MacMeekin
as Himself
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Dale Munro
as Himself
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David Smith
as Himself
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Ruth Smith
as Herself
Production Companies
Pushback Productions
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