The Legend of the Lone Ranger

Aug 6, 1981

1h 38m

★ 4.8

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

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Western

Production Companies

ITC Entertainment

Wrather Productions

Associated Film Distribution

Universal Pictures

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Cast

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Klinton Spilsbury

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Christopher Lloyd

Sheriff Wiatt

Matt Clark

Amy Striker

Juanin Clay

President Ulysses S. Grant

Jason Robards

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Collins

David Hayward

Wild Bill Hickok

Richard Farnsworth

Tonto

Michael Horse

Young John Reid

Marc Gilpin

Lucas Striker

John Hart

Gen. George A. Custer

Lincoln Tate

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