Serious take on the masked Western hero with a glimmer of fun
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The Legend of the Lone Ranger
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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The Legend of the Lone Ranger
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 6, 1981
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Western
User Score
51%
Original Title
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Production Companies
ITC Entertainment, Wrather Productions, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
Director
William A. Fraker
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$2,945,600
Description
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.