The Return of Wild Bill
“Drilling daylight through killers!”
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Jim Corey
Henchman Mike
Donald Haines
Delivers telegram
John Ince
Sam Griffin
John Merton
Dusty Donahue
Bill Nestell
Blacksmith
Jack Rockwell
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter J. Coburn, Robert Lee Johnson, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- The Return of Wild Bill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Walter J. Coburn, Robert Lee Johnson, Fred Myton
George Meehan
Richard Fantl
Leon Barsha
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lee Johnson
Writer
Fred Myton
Writer
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Leon Barsha
Producer
Richard Fantl
Editor
George Meehan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Wild Bill
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What is The Return of Wild Bill about?
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.
Who directed The Return of Wild Bill?
The Return of Wild Bill was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in The Return of Wild Bill?
The principal cast of The Return of Wild Bill includes Bill Elliott, Iris Meredith, George Lloyd, Luana Walters, Edward LeSaint.
When was The Return of Wild Bill released and how long is it?
The Return of Wild Bill was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.