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The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

1981
1h 38m
Action
Adventure
Western

Status

Released

Release

1981

Runtime

1h 38m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

3
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Rent

1
Amazon Video

Buy

1
Amazon Video

Ads

6
The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Shout! Factory TV
YouTube Free
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
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Storyline

"The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man."

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Aug 6, 1981
Languages
English
Director
William A. Fraker
William A. Fraker
Production
ITC Entertainment
ITC Entertainment
Wrather Productions
Wrather Productions
Associated Film Distribution
Associated Film Distribution
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

24 Cast Members

Klinton Spilsbury

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward

David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse

Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin

Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

John Hart

John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate

Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

Ted Flicker

Buffalo Bill Cody

Bonita Granville

Bonita Granville

Woman (uncredited)

Patrick Montoya

Young Tonto

David Bennett

General Aurelio Rodriguez

Ted White

Ted White

Jonathan Reid

Chere Rae

Mrs. Reid

Robert F. Hoy

Robert F. Hoy

Lieutenant Perlmutter

Ted Gehring

Ted Gehring

Dale Wesley Stillwell

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