Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

An Incredible True Story

2007 1h 14mDir. Amy Goldberg

6.5/ 10

Documentary

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

Randy Bachman

Narrator (voice)

Lloyd Bogle

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Dave Buckler

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Chester Cook

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Doreen Cook

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Gerry Farrell

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Melvin MacKay

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Glen MacMeekin

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Dale Munro

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David Smith

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Ruth Smith

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