Willa(1979)
All she wanted was to be a mother, a lover, and a trucker!
Willa Synopsis
A truck-stop waitress, determined to make a better life for her young children after being abandoned by her husband, leaves hash-slinging behind her to embark on a new career as a trucker in the rig her late father used to drive.
Willa (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joan Darling, released on March 17, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Deborah Raffin, Clu Gulager, Cloris Leachman and Diane Ladd. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joan Darling
- Writers:
- Carmen Culver
- Producers:
- Michael Viner
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Dove Entertainment, CBS, Jerry Leider Productions
- Status:
- Released
Willa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deborah Raffin
as Willa Barnes
Clu Gulager
as Joe Welch
Cloris Leachman
as Darla Jean
Diane Ladd
as Mae
Nancy Marchand
as Mrs. Stanch
Mary Wickes
as Eunice
Bob Seagren
as Phil
John Amos
as Virgil
- Hank Williams Jr.
Hank Williams Jr.
as Hank
- Gary Bisig
Gary Bisig
as Buck
Gary Grubbs
as Junior
- Freddye Chapman
Freddye Chapman
as Mrs. Beaudry
Key crew
Directed by Joan Darling, written by Carmen Culver, produced by Michael Viner.
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Willa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Willa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Willa online?
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Who stars in Willa?
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The main cast of Willa (1979) includes Deborah Raffin, Clu Gulager, Cloris Leachman, Diane Ladd and Nancy Marchand. The film was directed by Joan Darling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Willa released?
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Willa was released on March 17, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Willa worth watching?
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Willa (1979) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.