CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 14m · NR

Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

An Incredible True Story

65%(2)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAmy Goldberg

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
EN
Released
September 30, 2007
Studios
Pushback Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman

Narrator (voice)

Lloyd Bogle

Himself

Dave Buckler

Himself

Chester Cook

Himself

Doreen Cook

Herself

Gerry Farrell

Himself

Melvin MacKay

Himself

Glen MacMeekin

Himself

Dale Munro

Himself

David Smith

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Amy Goldberg
Written by
Amy Goldberg
Produced by
Howard Rosen
Amy Goldberg

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