The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

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

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.

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  • Release Date: 1981-08-06
  • Runtime: 1h 38min
  • Director: William A. Fraker

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  • Trailer

    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

    • 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)

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