Willard (1971) Horror Sci-Fi
Willard (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.0/10
Willard Plot Synopsis:
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. (And their increasing number of friends) 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A social misfit uses his only friends, his pet rats, to exact revenge on his tormentors.
Tagline: Where your nightmares end...WILLARD begins.
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Willard Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
Box Office: $19,216,000
Nominations: 2
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Willard is Streaming on HBO MaxProduction Co.: Cinerama
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Willard Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 30, 1971, Blu-ray: May 16, 2017, DVD: May 16, 2017
Writers: Gilbert Ralston, Stephen Gilbert
Producers: Mort Briskin, Charles A. Pratt
Musicians: Alex North
Cinematographers: Robert B. Hauser
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Willard (1971) Cast (Click to Expand)
Willard Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Davison | ... | Willard Stiles |
| Sondra Locke | ... | Joan |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Henrietta Stiles |
| Ernest Borgnine | ... | Martin |
| Michael Dante | ... | Brandt |
| Jody Gilbert | ... | Charlotte Stassen |
| William Hansen | ... | Barskin |
| John Myhers | ... | Carlson |
| J. Pat O''Malley | ... | Jonathan Farley |
| Joan Shawlee | ... | Alice |
| Almira Sessions | ... | Carrie Smith |
| Pauline Drake | ... | Ida Stassen |
| Helen Spring | ... | Mrs. Becker |
| Alan Baxter | ... | Spencer |
| Sherry Presnell | ... | Mrs. Spencer |
| Ben | ... | Ben (uncredited) |
| Lois Berkson | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | ... | Chemist (uncredited) |
| Louise De Carlo | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
| Minta Durfee | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bruce Davison (b. June 28, 1946) – Willard Stiles
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Bruce Davidson - Sondra Locke – Joan
- Elsa Lanchester, as Henrietta Stiles, passed away at age 84 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Ernest Borgnine, as Martin, passed away at age 95 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Ermes Effron Borgnino - Michael Dante – Brandt
- Jody Gilbert – Charlotte Stassen
- William Hansen – Barskin
- John Myhers – Carlson
- J. Pat O''Malley, as Jonathan Farley, passed away at age 80 in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 5½" (1.97 m)
Also known as: Pat O'Malle | J. Patrick O'Malley | James Patrick O'Malley | Pat O'Malley - Joan Shawlee, as Alice, passed away at age 61 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Joan Fulton - Almira Sessions, as Carrie Smith, passed away at age 85 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Elmira Sessions - Pauline Drake – Ida Stassen
- Helen Spring, as Mrs. Becker, passed away at age 79 in Riverside County, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Alan Baxter, as Spencer, passed away at age 67 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Cpl. Alan Baxter - Sherry Presnell – Mrs. Spencer
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