The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

98 mins | Action, Adventure, Romance, Western | Aug. 20, 1981

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.

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

98 mins | Action, Adventure, Romance, Western | Aug. 20, 1981

The Legend of the Lone Ranger
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.
IMDb rating 4.9
Producers ITC, Wrather Productions, Eaves Movie Ranch
Original title The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Directors William A. Fraker, Charles Okun
Writers Gerald B. Derloshon, Michael Kane, George W. Trendle, Fran Striker, Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff, William Roberts

Cast

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

John Hart

as Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate

as Gen. George A. Custer

Ted Flicker

as Buffalo Bill Cody

Bonita Granville

as Woman (uncredited)

Patrick Montoya

as Young Tonto

David Bennett

as General Aurelio Rodriguez

Ted White

as Jonathan Reid

Cheré Bryson

as Mrs. Reid

Robert F. Hoy

as Lieutenant Perlmutter

Ted Gehring

as Dale Wesley Stillwell

Buck Taylor

as Robert Edward Gattlin

Chuck Hayward

as Wald (Cavendish gang)