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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

PG

1981

98 minutes

ActionAdventureWestern

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.

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Top Cast

Klinton Spilsbury headshot

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd headshot

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark headshot

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay headshot

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards headshot

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry headshot

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward headshot

David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth headshot

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse headshot

Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin headshot

Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

John Hart headshot

John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate headshot

Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

Ted Flicker headshot

Ted Flicker

Buffalo Bill Cody

Bonita Granville headshot

Bonita Granville

Woman (uncredited)

Patrick Montoya headshot

Patrick Montoya

Young Tonto

David Bennett headshot

David Bennett

General Aurelio Rodriguez

Ted White headshot

Ted White

Jonathan Reid

Chere Rae headshot

Chere Rae

Mrs. Reid

Robert F. Hoy headshot

Robert F. Hoy

Lieutenant Perlmutter

Ted Gehring headshot

Ted Gehring

Dale Wesley Stillwell

Buck Taylor headshot

Buck Taylor

Robert Edward Gattlin

Chuck Hayward headshot

Chuck Hayward

Wald (Cavendish gang)