Wild Bill (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Wild Bill is a 2011 crime drama directed by Dexter Fletcher, starring Charlie Creed-Miles as Bill, Will Poulter and Sammy Williams. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $194,099 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Dexter Fletcher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- STS Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wild Bill About?
The premise of Wild Bill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He’s the meanest wanker in town. After serving eight years, Bill Hayward is released on parole and heads back to his hometown, only to discover his twelve‑ and fifteen‑year‑old sons have been left to fend for themselves after their mother vanished. Unwilling to step into a father’s role, the uncaring Bill is set on moving forward, forcing him to confront the stark reality of the family he’s left behind.
Wild Bill Cast & Characters
Charlie Creed-Miles leads the cast as Bill, with Will Poulter as Dean and Sammy Williams as Jimmy. Directed by Dexter Fletcher; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dexter Fletcher
- Charlie Creed-Miles as Bill
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Will Poulter as Dean - Sammy Williams as Jimmy
- Neil Maskell as Dicky
Also Starring in Wild Bill
· 23 more- Leo Gregory Terry
- Iwan Rheon Pill
- Andy Serkis Glen
- Charlotte Spencer Steph
- Amanda Henderson Steph's Friend
- Liz White Roxy
- Jason Flemyng John
- Olivia Williams Kelly
- Jay Simpson Det. Harry 'Superspeed' Cotty
- Sean Pertwee Jack
- Marc Warren Adam
- Jaime Winstone Helen
- Morgan Watkins Viktoras
- Peter-Hugo Daly Keith
- Lee Whitlock Boss
- Mark Monero Freddy
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- Graham Fletcher-Cook Policeman
- Radosław Kaim Jonas
- Elly Fairman Miss Treedley
- Peter McCabe Roland
- Dickon Tolson Russ
- Hardeep Singh Kohli Raj
- Aaron Ishmael Boz
More from Dexter Fletcher
More films directed by Dexter Fletcher, best-rated first: Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Eddie the Eagle and Ghosted.
Wild Bill Plot Summary
What happens in Wild Bill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bill Charlie Creed-Miles is paroled after serving an eight-year sentence for drug-related offences. Returning to his home in East London, Bill finds his two sons, Dean Will Poulter and Jimmy Sammy Williams, abandoned by their mother. Dean has dropped out of school to look after Jimmy, and makes it clear that Bill is not welcome in either his or Jimmy’s lives. Bill’s old criminal associates, Dickie Neil Maskell and Terry Leo Gregory, offer him a drug-dealing option, but Bill, now on licence, refuses to risk another prison sentence. He instead plans to go to Scotland to work on oil rigs.
Full summary
The whole story of Wild Bill, scene by scene
Wild Bill Box Office
Wild Bill grossed $194,099 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$194.1K
- International
- $194.1K
Wild Bill Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wild Bill.
How Well Do You Know Wild Bill?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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How many years did Bill serve in prison before being paroled?
Cars in Wild Bill
6 cars on screen, including the 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the 1995 BMW 7 E38.
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2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Important role -
1995 BMW 7 E38 Important role -
2002 Vauxhall Vectra MkII Important role -
2004 Vauxhall Astra MkV Minor role
Wild Bill Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “野生条例草案” and “Wild Bill Vom Leben beschissen”.
- Also known as
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- 野生条例草案
- Wild Bill Vom Leben beschissen
- Wild Bill - Vom Leben beschissen!
- 野蛮比尔
- Dziki Bill
- Дикий Билл
- Дивият Бил
- 와일드 빌
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Wild Bill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Wild Bill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wild Bill?
Wild Bill runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Wild Bill released?
Wild Bill was released on October 21, 2011.
Who directed Wild Bill?
Wild Bill was directed by Dexter Fletcher.
More films by Dexter Fletcher Who is in the cast of Wild Bill?
Wild Bill stars Charlie Creed-Miles as Bill, Will Poulter as Dean and Sammy Williams as Jimmy, among 27 credited actors.
How much did Wild Bill make at the box office?
Wild Bill grossed $194,099 worldwide.
Does Wild Bill have a post-credit scene?
No. Wild Bill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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