

The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.
Action
Adventure
Western
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1981-08-06
Runtime:
1h 38m
Director:
William A. Fraker
Writer:
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Michael Kane, William Roberts
Top Cast

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
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