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Feature film — 1981

The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

4.91h 38mAction — Adventure — Western

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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A high-signal pick with 48 votes.

ITC Entertainment / Wrather Productions / Martin Starger Productions

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Director: William A. Fraker

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Cast & crew

Klinton Spilsbury as The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd as Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark as Sheriff Wiatt

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay as Amy Striker

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards as President Ulysses S. Grant

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry as Ranger Captain Dan Reid

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward as Ranger Collins

David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth as Wild Bill Hickok

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse as Tonto

Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin as Young John Reid

Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

John Hart as Lucas Striker

John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate as Gen. George A. Custer

Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

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