The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

16
1h 27m
2023
6.211 /10 (147)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2023-01-10

Top Billed Cast

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary

Self - Viral Internet Personality

Jessob Reisbeck

Self - KMPH News Anchor

Terry Woods

Self - Cameraperson

Brad Mulcahy

Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Lisa Samsky

Self - Reality TV Brand Manager

Alex Aguirre

Self - Cameraperson

Jeff Stricker

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

Gabriel Francisco

Self - Singer for The Redcoats

Tony Martin

Self - Manager, Fulton 55

Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe

Self - Kai's Cousin

Shirley McGillvary

Self - Kai's Mom

Bob Ellenport

Self - Friend of Joe Galfy

John Holl

Self - Director of Communications

Dean Marcantonio

Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office

Rob Henderson

Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office

Ted Romankow

Self - Union County Prosecutor

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