The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Release: 1981-08-06
·Runtime: 98m
·★ 4.8
Action
Adventure
Western
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
ITC Entertainment
Wrather Productions
Associated Film Distribution
Universal Pictures
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
Bonita Granville
as Woman (uncredited)
Ted White
as Jonathan 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)