The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.
1981 · 1h 38m · PG
Action, Adventure, Western
Directed by
William A. Fraker
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.
Director and cast
- William A. Fraker Director
- Klinton Spilsbury as The Lone Ranger / John Reid
- Christopher Lloyd as Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
- Matt Clark as Sheriff Wiatt
- Juanin Clay as Amy Striker
- Jason Robards as President Ulysses S. Grant
- John Bennett Perry as Ranger Captain Dan Reid
- David Hayward as Ranger Collins
- Richard Farnsworth as Wild Bill Hickok
- Michael Horse as Tonto
- Marc Gilpin as Young John Reid
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