The Legend of the Lone Ranger
"The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man."
Originally released in 1981. The Legend of the Lone Ranger is a action/adventure film. directed by William A. Fraker.
Starring Klinton Spilsbury, Christopher Lloyd, and Matt Clark
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.9M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,945,600
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
- Wrather Productions
- Associated Film Distribution
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legend of the Lone Ranger about?
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...
Who directed The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger was directed by William A. Fraker.
How long is The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Legend of the Lone Ranger released?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger was released on August 6, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The main cast of The Legend of the Lone Ranger includes Klinton Spilsbury, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Clark, Juanin Clay, Jason Robards.