Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake(2007)
An Incredible True Story
Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake Synopsis
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.
Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake (2007) is a documentary film directed by Amy Goldberg, released on September 30, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Randy Bachman, Lloyd Bogle, Dave Buckler and Chester Cook. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Amy Goldberg
- Writers:
- Amy Goldberg
- Producers:
- Howard Rosen, Amy Goldberg
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Weatherbie
- Composer:
- Randy Bachman
- Production:
- Pushback Productions
- Status:
- Released
Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Randy Bachman
as Narrator (voice)
- Lloyd Bogle
Lloyd Bogle
as Himself
- Dave Buckler
Dave Buckler
as Himself
- Chester Cook
Chester Cook
as Himself
- Doreen Cook
Doreen Cook
as Herself
- Gerry Farrell
Gerry Farrell
as Himself
- Melvin MacKay
Melvin MacKay
as Himself
- Glen MacMeekin
Glen MacMeekin
as Himself
- Dale Munro
Dale Munro
as Himself
- David Smith
David Smith
as Himself
- Ruth Smith
Ruth Smith
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Amy Goldberg, written by Amy Goldberg, produced by Howard Rosen and Amy Goldberg.
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Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake online?
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Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake?
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The main cast of Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake (2007) includes Randy Bachman, Lloyd Bogle, Dave Buckler, Chester Cook and Doreen Cook. The film was directed by Amy Goldberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake released?
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Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake was released on September 30, 2007 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake worth watching?
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Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake (2007) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.