The Legend of the Lone Ranger
1981 · Movie · PG · 98 min · ★ 5.0
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.
Based on Lone Ranger
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-08-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 5.0/10 (46 votes)
Themes
- lone ranger
- wild bill hickok
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Musical Score · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1982 · nominated
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- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Musical Score · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1982 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by William A. Fraker