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Willard (1971)

Film · 1971 · 95 min · PG · Horror · Science Fiction

This is Willard and his friend Ben. Ben will do anything for Willard.

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.

Directed by Daniel Mann

Starring Bruce Davison, Ernest Borgnine, Sondra Locke, Elsa Lanchester, Michael Dante, Jody Gilbert, William Hansen, John Myhers

Release dates in United States

In cinemas30 July 1971
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release1 January 1985
First release anywhere30 July 1971

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