Out on parole after 8 years inside Bill Hayward returns home to find his now 11 and 15 year old sons abandoned by their mother and fending for themselves. Unwilling to play Dad, an uncaring Bill is determined to move on.
Bill Hayward, a notorious east London gangster, is released from prison after serving time for a violent crime. He struggles to reconnect with his estranged family, particularly his two teenage sons who have been living with his wife's former partner. As Bill attempts to go straight and rebuild his life, his past and the dangerous world he came from threaten to pull him back in.
Wild Bill received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its gritty realism, strong performances, and poignant exploration of father-son relationships. While some found the narrative somewhat predictable, the film was largely seen as a compelling and authentic portrayal of life on the fringes of society.
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This film marked the directorial debut of actor Dexter Fletcher.
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