Will
“A former athlete recovers from drug addiction with the help of a homeless boy.”
Synopsis
A girls’ basketball coach battles a heroin addiction while mentoring a 12-year-old street kid adopted by Will and his wife.
Top Cast
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Will
Loretta Devine
Jean
Robert Dean
Little Brother
Audrey Maple
Audrey
Ellwoodson Williams
Bonaker
Mimi Ayers
LaVern Hampton
J.W. Smith
Jeff
Jesse D. Goins
Jewell
Darryl Alladice
Roy
Maiwanda Bullock
Basketball Coach
John Reed
Referee
Reno Huntley, Jr.
Boy on Stair
Dorothi Fox
Lady Eating
Jewell Butler
Man on Stair
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessie Maple
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessie Maple, Anthony Wisdom
- Original Title
- Will
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $12K
- Production Studios
- Janus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessie Maple
Jessie Maple, Anthony Wisdom
LeRoy Patton
Willette Coleman
Jessie Maple, LeRoy Patton
Department Leadership Roster
LeRoy Patton
Director of Photography
Willette Coleman
Editor
Anthony Wisdom
Writer
Jessie Maple
Writer
Jessie Maple
Producer
LeRoy Patton
Producer
Jessie Maple
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Will.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Will
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Will about?
A girls’ basketball coach battles a heroin addiction while mentoring a 12-year-old street kid adopted by Will and his wife.
Who directed Will?
Will was directed by Jessie Maple.
Who stars in Will?
The principal cast of Will includes Obaka Adedunyo, Loretta Devine, Robert Dean, Audrey Maple, Ellwoodson Williams.
When was Will released and how long is it?
Will was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.