Willard(1971)
“This is Willard and his friend Ben. Ben will do anything for Willard.”
Overview
A social misfit, Willard is made fun of by his co-workers, and squeezed out of the company started by his deceased father by his boss. His only friends are a couple of rats he raised at home, Ben and Socrates. However, when one of them is killed at work, he goes on a rampage using his rats to attack those who have been tormenting him.
Director
Daniel Mann
Studio
Bing Crosby Productions
Cast
Bruce Davison
as Willard Stiles
Ernest Borgnine
as Al Martin
Sondra Locke
as Joan Simms
Elsa Lanchester
as Henrietta Stiles
Michael Dante
as Brandt
Jody Gilbert
as Charlotte Stassen
William Hansen
as Barskin
John Myhers
as Carlson
J. Pat O'Malley
as Jonathan Farley
Joan Shawlee
as Alice Rickles
Almira Sessions
as Carrie Smith
Pauline Drake
as Ida Stassen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Bing Crosby Productions
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Where can I watch Willard?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Willard (1971).
What is Willard about?▼
A social misfit, Willard is made fun of by his co-workers, and squeezed out of the company started by his deceased father by his boss. His only friends are a couple of rats he raised at home, Ben and Socrates. However, when one of them is killed at work, he goes on a rampage using his rats to attack those who have been tormenting him.
Who directed Willard?▼
Willard was directed by Daniel Mann and released in 1971. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is Willard?▼
Willard has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Willard?▼
The cast of Willard includes Bruce Davison as Willard Stiles, Ernest Borgnine as Al Martin, Sondra Locke as Joan Simms, Elsa Lanchester as Henrietta Stiles, Michael Dante as Brandt and more.
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