The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.
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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.
Cast
Klinton SpilsburyThe Lone Ranger / John Reid
Christopher LloydMaj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
Matt ClarkSheriff Wiatt
Juanin ClayAmy Striker
Jason RobardsPresident Ulysses S. Grant
John Bennett PerryRanger Captain Dan Reid
David HaywardRanger Collins
Richard FarnsworthWild Bill Hickok
Michael HorseTonto
Marc GilpinYoung John Reid
John HartLucas Striker
Lincoln TateGen. George A. CusterCrew
DirectorWilliam A. Fraker
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Details
Release DateAugust 6, 1981
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$2,945,600
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosITC Entertainment, Wrather Productions, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
