The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

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

Cast

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary

as Self - Viral Internet Personality

Jessob Reisbeck

as Self - KMPH News Anchor

Terry Woods

as Self - Cameraperson

Brad Mulcahy

as Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Lisa Samsky

as Self - Reality TV Brand Manager

Alex Aguirre

as Self - Cameraperson

Jeff Stricker

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

Gabriel Francisco

as Self - Singer for The Redcoats

Tony Martin

as Self - Manager, Fulton 55

Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe

as Self - Kai's Cousin

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