Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake
“An Incredible True Story”
2007•NR•1h 14m•6.5•Released
Documentary
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
Amy Goldberg
Writer
Amy Goldberg
Languages
English
Studio
Pushback Productions
Cast
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
Ruth Smith
Herself
Production
Company
Pushback Productions
Producer
Howard Rosen
Producer
Amy Goldberg
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