The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

5.0/10 98 min Action Adventure Western

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.

Cast

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid

David Hayward

Ranger Collins

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

Michael Horse

Tonto

Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid

John Hart

Lucas Striker

Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer

Bonita Granville

Woman (uncredited)

Ted White

Jonathan Reid

Robert F. Hoy

Lieutenant Perlmutter

Ted Gehring

Dale Wesley Stillwell

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