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The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

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.
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William A. Fraker profile
William A. Fraker

Director

Ivan Goff profile
Ivan Goff

Screenplay

Cast

Klinton Spilsbury profile
Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd profile
Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark profile
Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay profile
Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards profile
Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry profile
John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward profile
David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth profile
Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse profile
Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin profile
Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

John Hart profile
John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate profile
Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

Klinton Spilsbury profile
Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd profile
Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark profile
Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay profile
Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards profile
Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry profile
John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward profile
David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth profile
Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse profile
Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin profile
Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

John Hart profile
John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate profile
Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

Extra

Release Date

August 6, 1981

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000.00

Production Company

ITC Entertainment logoWrather Productions logoAssociated Film Distribution logoUniversal Pictures logo

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