Willard (1971) Willard

Willard ★★ 1971 (PG) Willard is a lonely, psychotic youngster who trains a group of rats, his only friends, to attack his enemies. Not as disgusting as it might have been (rated PG), but pretty weird and not redeemed by any sense of style or humor. Popular at the boxoffice; followed by inferior "Ben." Based on Stephen Gilbert's novel "Ratman's Notebooks." 95m/C VHS. Bruce Davison, Ernest Borgnine, Elsa Lanchester, Sondra Locke, Michael Dante, J. Pat O'Malley, Jody Gilbert, William Hansen; Director: Daniel Mann; Writer: Gilbert Ralston; Writer: Robert B. Hauser; Cameo: Alex North.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1971
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 95
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Jody Gilbert
Actor J. Pat O'Malley
Actor Ernest Borgnine
Actor Bruce Davison
Actor William Hansen
Actor Elsa Lanchester
Actor Sondra Locke
Actor Michael Dante
Cameo Alex North
Cinematographer Robert B. Hauser
Director Daniel Mann
Writer Gilbert Ralston