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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.

19814.91h 38m

Overview

When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.

Directed by William A. Fraker
Written by Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Michael Kane
Produced by Jack Wrather, Lew Grade, Walter Coblenz
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $2.9M

Top Cast

Klinton Spilsbury

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward

David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse

Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin

Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

Themes & Keywords

lone rangerwild bill hickok

About The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger is a action, adventure, western film released in 1981 exploring themes of lone ranger, wild bill hickok. Directed by William A. Fraker, it stars Klinton Spilsbury, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Clark. When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.

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