Willard
“This is Willard and his friend Ben. Ben will do anything for Willard.”
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. 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.
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Willard (1971) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-01
Top Cast
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Bruce Davison
Willard Stiles
Ernest Borgnine
Al Martin
Sondra Locke
Joan Simms
Elsa Lanchester
Henrietta Stiles
Michael Dante
Brandt
Jody Gilbert
Charlotte Stassen
William Hansen
Barskin
John Myhers
Carlson
J. Pat O'Malley
Jonathan Farley
Joan Shawlee
Alice Rickles
Almira Sessions
Carrie Smith
Pauline Drake
Ida Stassen
Ed Haskett
Guest (uncredited)
Alan Baxter
Walter T. Spencer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Ralston
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Willard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Gilbert Ralston, Stephen Gilbert
Alex North
Robert B. Hauser
Warren Low
Mort Briskin, Charles A. Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Ralston
Screenplay
Daniel Mann
Director
Mort Briskin
Producer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Dorothy Barkley
Costume Design
Eric Seelig
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Willard
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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.
Who stars in Willard?
The principal cast of Willard includes Bruce Davison, Ernest Borgnine, Sondra Locke, Elsa Lanchester, Michael Dante.
When was Willard released and how long is it?
Willard was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Willard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Willard was composed by Alex North.
Is Willard based on a book or true story?
Willard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Gilbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Willard?
Willard holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).