Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake
Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

An Incredible True Story

6.5
September 30, 2007
1h 14m
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.

Directed by: Amy Goldberg

Top Cast

Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman

Narrator (voice)

Lloyd Bogle

Lloyd Bogle

Himself

Dave Buckler

Dave Buckler

Himself

Chester Cook

Chester Cook

Himself

Doreen Cook

Doreen Cook

Herself

Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell

Himself

Melvin MacKay

Melvin MacKay

Himself

Glen MacMeekin

Glen MacMeekin

Himself

Dale Munro

Dale Munro

Himself

David Smith

David Smith

Himself

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