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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 20, 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.