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Willa

19791h 40mJoan Darling,Claudio Guzmán
IMDb 6.1

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"All she wanted was to be a mother, a lover, and a trucker!"

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.

DramaTV Movie
WaitressFemale ProtagonistSingle MotherTruck DriverTruckingEighteen Wheeler

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Frequently asked questions

What is Willa (1979) 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 stars in Willa?

Willa stars Deborah Raffin (Willa Barnes), Clu Gulager (Joe Welch), Cloris Leachman (Darla Jean), Diane Ladd (Mae), Nancy Marchand (Mrs. Stanch). The film was directed by Joan Darling.

How long is Willa?

Willa has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is Willa worth watching?

Willa holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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