Movie

The Return of Wild Bill

“Drilling daylight through killers!”

★ 7.0(1)19401h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph H. Lewis
Release date: 1940-06-26
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Part of: Wild Bill Saunders Collection

About The Return of Wild Bill

The Return of Wild Bill is a 1940 movie in the Western genre, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, starring Bill Elliott, Iris Meredith and George Lloyd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Return of Wild Bill in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Matt Kilgore and his men frame and then hang an innocent man, Lige Saunders sends for his son Wild Bill Saunders who arrives to find his father shot by Matt's brother. When the brother is killed in his fight with Bill, Matt sends two fake Deputies to arrest Bill whom he then plans to hang. But Matt's sister, attracted to Bill, overhears the plan and rides for help.

Cast

Bill Elliott

Wild Bill Saunders

Iris Meredith

Sammy Lou Griffin

George Lloyd

Matt Kilgore

Luana Walters

Kate Kilgore

Edward LeSaint

Lige Saunders

Frank LaRue

Ole Mitch

Chuck Morrison

Henchman Bart

Dub Taylor

Cannonball

Buel Bryant

Henchman Deputy

William Kellogg

Henchman Deputy Hep

Francis Walker

Jake Kilgore

Tex Cooper

Townsman

Themes & keywords

vigilanteheld captivelynchingframe upland grabcattle rustling

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Return of Wild Bill in Canada?+

The Return of Wild Bill is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Return of Wild Bill on Netflix?+

The Return of Wild Bill is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Return of Wild Bill?+

The Return of Wild Bill has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in The Return of Wild Bill?+

The Return of Wild Bill stars Bill Elliott, Iris Meredith, George Lloyd, Luana Walters and Edward LeSaint.

When did The Return of Wild Bill come out?+

The Return of Wild Bill is a 1940 movie directed by Joseph H. Lewis.

What genre is The Return of Wild Bill?+

The Return of Wild Bill is Western film.

Who directed The Return of Wild Bill?+

The Return of Wild Bill was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.