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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.
Aug 6, 1981 · 1h 38m
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Action
Adventure
Western

PLOT

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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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
Directed by William A. Fraker

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$2,945,600
Production
ITC Entertainment, Wrather Productions, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
Country
US

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