The Legend of the Lone Ranger
“The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.”
1981•PG•1h 38m•4.9•Released
ActionAdventureWestern
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.
Director
William A. Fraker
Writer
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Michael Kane, William Roberts
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
ITC Entertainment
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
Production
Company
ITC Entertainment
Company
Wrather Productions
Company
Associated Film Distribution
Company
Universal Pictures
Producer
Walter Coblenz
Producer
Lew Grade
Producer
Jack Wrather
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