The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$18000000
Revenue
$2945600
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
1981-08-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
44
Vote Average
4.841
Klinton Spilsbury
The Lone Ranger / John Reid
Christopher Lloyd
Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
Matt Clark
Sheriff Wiatt
Juanin Clay
Amy Striker
Jason Robards
President Ulysses S. Grant
John Bennett Perry
Ranger Captain Dan Reid
David Hayward
Ranger Collins
Richard Farnsworth
Wild Bill Hickok
Michael Horse
Tonto
Marc Gilpin
Young John Reid
John Hart
Lucas Striker
Lincoln Tate
Gen. George A. Custer
Ted Flicker
Buffalo Bill Cody
Bonita Granville
Woman (uncredited)
Patrick Montoya
Young Tonto
David Bennett
General Aurelio Rodriguez
Ted White
Jonathan Reid
Chere Rae
Mrs. Reid
Robert F. Hoy
Lieutenant Perlmutter
Ted Gehring
Dale Wesley Stillwell
Buck Taylor
Robert Edward Gattlin
Chuck Hayward
Wald (Cavendish gang)
0.0
Marshals in Disguise
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1954-12-26 | en
0.0
The Matchmaking Marshal
Two episodes of the TV series "Wild Bill Hickok" edited together and released as a feature.
1955-05-08 | en
0.0
King of Dodge City
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1941-08-14 | en
4.5
Deadwood '76
A young drifter is mistaken for Billy the Kid. The concequences prove deadly.
1965-06-30 | en
0.0
Behind Southern Lines
Two episodes of the TV series "Wild Bill Hickok" edited together and released as a feature.
1952-11-02 | en
0.0
The Two Gun Teacher
Two episodes of the TV series "Wild Bill Hickok" edited together and released as a feature.
1954-12-26 | en
6.2
The Legend Of The Lone Ranger
A group of Texas Rangers chasing the Butch Cavendish gang is massacred in an ambush. One of the Rangers survives and becomes a vigilante, a masked Lone Ranger who, aided by his native friend Tonto, promises to bring all outlaws to justice.
1952-01-01 | en
4.3
I Killed Wild Bill Hickok
Rival horse traders clash in the Old West.
1956-06-16 | en
7.0
Calamity Jane
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5.9
The White Buffalo
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0.0
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1955-05-08 | en
6.0
The Lone Ranger Rides Again
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5.5
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5.6
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1953-06-15 | en
0.0
Phantom Trails
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1955-05-08 | en
6.3
The Plainsman
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1936-11-16 | en
6.3
Annie Oakley
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1935-11-15 | en
5.8
Buffalo Bill
Scout William F. Cody marries a U.S. senator's daughter, fights the Cheyenne and leads a Wild West show.
1944-04-02 | en
6.1
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0.0
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