Willa
“All she wanted was to be a mother, a lover, and a trucker!”
Synopsis
A truck-stop waitress, determined to make a better life for her young children after being abandoned by her husband, leaves hash-slinging behind her to embark on a new career as a trucker in the rig her late father used to drive.
Top Cast
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Deborah Raffin
Willa Barnes
Clu Gulager
Joe Welch
Cloris Leachman
Darla Jean
Diane Ladd
Mae
Nancy Marchand
Mrs. Stanch
Mary Wickes
Eunice
Bob Seagren
Phil
John Amos
Virgil
Hank Williams Jr.
Hank
Gary Bisig
Buck
Gary Grubbs
Junior
Freddye Chapman
Mrs. Beaudry
Corey Feldman
T.C.
Megan Jeffers
Annie
Tommy Aguilar
Jesus
Trudy Marshall
Lady Trucker
Piccola Martin
Lady in Welfare
Four Scott
Busboy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Darling, Claudio Guzmán
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen Culver
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Willa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Dove Entertainment, CBS, Jerry Leider Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Darling, Claudio Guzmán
Carmen Culver
John Barry
Matthew F. Leonetti
Patrick Kennedy
Michael Viner, Jerry Leider
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Viner
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Claudio Guzmán
Production Design
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Carmen Culver
Writer
Joan Darling
Director
Claudio Guzmán
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Willa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Willa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Willa about?
A truck-stop waitress, determined to make a better life for her young children after being abandoned by her husband, leaves hash-slinging behind her to embark on a new career as a trucker in the rig her late father used to drive.
Who directed Willa?
Willa was directed by Joan Darling, Claudio Guzmán.
Who stars in Willa?
The principal cast of Willa includes Deborah Raffin, Clu Gulager, Cloris Leachman, Diane Ladd, Nancy Marchand.
When was Willa released and how long is it?
Willa was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Willa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Willa was composed by John Barry.