The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

Jan 10, 2023

1h 27m

★ 6.2

Overview

This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.

Genres

Documentary

Crime

Production Companies

RAW

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Cast

Self - Viral Internet Personality

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary

Self - KMPH News Anchor

Jessob Reisbeck

Self - Cameraperson

Terry Woods

Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Brad Mulcahy

Self - Reality TV Brand Manager

Lisa Samsky

Self - Cameraperson

Alex Aguirre

Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Jeff Stricker

Self - Singer for The Redcoats

Gabriel Francisco

Self - Manager, Fulton 55

Tony Martin

Self - Kai's Cousin

Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe

Self - Kai's Mom

Shirley McGillvary

Self - Friend of Joe Galfy

Bob Ellenport

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