The Return of Wild Bill (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, The Return of Wild Bill is a western film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 60 minutes. “Drilling daylight through killers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Return of Wild Bill stars Bill Elliott as Wild Bill Saunders, Iris Meredith as Sammy Lou Griffin, George Lloyd as Matt Kilgore and Luana Walters as Kate Kilgore, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Wild Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Wild Bill tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Wild Bill (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return of Wild Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- 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 was The Return of Wild Bill released?
- The Return of Wild Bill was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.