The Legend of the Lone Ranger

1h 38min

Action

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.

Production Companies

ITC Entertainment

Wrather Productions

Associated Film Distribution

Universal Pictures

Cast

Klinton Spilsbury

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid
Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt
Juanin Clay

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker
Jason Robards

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant
John Bennett Perry

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid
David Hayward

David Hayward

Ranger Collins
Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok
Marc Gilpin

Marc Gilpin

Young John Reid
John Hart

John Hart

Lucas Striker
Lincoln Tate

Lincoln Tate

Gen. George A. Custer
Ted Flicker

Ted Flicker

Buffalo Bill Cody
Bonita Granville

Bonita Granville

Woman (uncredited)
Patrick Montoya

Patrick Montoya

Young Tonto
David Bennett

David Bennett

General Aurelio Rodriguez
Ted White

Ted White

Jonathan Reid
Chere Rae

Chere Rae

Mrs. Reid
Robert F. Hoy

Robert F. Hoy

Lieutenant Perlmutter
Ted Gehring

Ted Gehring

Dale Wesley Stillwell
Buck Taylor

Buck Taylor

Robert Edward Gattlin
Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

Wald (Cavendish gang)

Release date

6th Aug 1981

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English