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

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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