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The Legend of the Lone Ranger
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.

Genres

ActionAdventureWestern

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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.

Others

Budget

$18000000

Revenue

$2945600

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

98 mins

Rating

5.1/10

Release Date

06 August 1981

Country

United States of America

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

John Hart

John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate

Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

Ted Flicker

Ted Flicker

Buffalo Bill Cody

Bonita Granville

Bonita Granville

Woman (uncredited)

Patrick Montoya

Patrick Montoya

Young Tonto

David Bennett

David Bennett

General Aurelio Rodriguez

Ted White

Ted White

Jonathan Reid

Chere Rae

Chere Rae

Mrs. Reid

Robert F. Hoy

Robert F. Hoy

Lieutenant Perlmutter

Ted Gehring

Ted Gehring

Dale Wesley Stillwell

Buck Taylor

Buck Taylor

Robert Edward Gattlin

Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

Wald (Cavendish gang)

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