The Return of Wild Bill(1940)
Drilling daylight through killers!
The Return of Wild Bill 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.
The Return of Wild Bill (1940) is a western film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, released on June 26, 1940 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Bill Elliott, Iris Meredith, George Lloyd and Luana Walters. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Writers:
- Robert Lee Johnson, Fred Myton, Walter J. Coburn
- Producers:
- Leon Barsha
- Cinematographer:
- George Meehan
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Return of Wild Bill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Elliott
as Wild Bill Saunders
Iris Meredith
as Sammy Lou Griffin
George Lloyd
as Matt Kilgore
Luana Walters
as Kate Kilgore
Edward LeSaint
as Lige Saunders
Frank LaRue
as Ole Mitch
- Chuck Morrison
Chuck Morrison
as Henchman Bart
Dub Taylor
as Cannonball
- Buel Bryant
Buel Bryant
as Henchman Deputy
- William Kellogg
William Kellogg
as Henchman Deputy Hep
- Francis Walker
Francis Walker
as Jake Kilgore
Tex Cooper
as Townsman
Key crew
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, written by Robert Lee Johnson, Fred Myton and Walter J. Coburn, produced by Leon Barsha.
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The Return of Wild Bill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Return of Wild Bill – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Return of Wild Bill?
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The main cast of The Return of Wild Bill (1940) includes Bill Elliott, Iris Meredith, George Lloyd, Luana Walters and Edward LeSaint. The film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return of Wild Bill released?
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The Return of Wild Bill was released on June 26, 1940 and runs for 1h.
Is The Return of Wild Bill worth watching?
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The Return of Wild Bill (1940) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.