Where's Willie?

Apr 12, 1978

1h 37m

★ 0.0

He's programmed for mischief!

Overview

An 8-year old boy invents a hand-held computer which can control any electronic device, and uses it to affect the entire town where he lives.

Genres

Comedy

Family

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Cast

Sheriff Charlie Wade

Henry Darrow

Beth Wade

Katherine Woodville

Tony Flore

Guy Madison

Willie Wade

Marc Gilpin

Tracks

Rock Montanio

Robert Clarke

John Mitchum

Anthony Canne

Barry Hostetler

William Turner

Joseph Alston

Fran Tucker

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