The Lone Ranger
“The Lone Ranger thunders to the motion picture screen!”
Synopsis
The territorial governor asks the Lone Ranger to investigate mysterious raids on settlers by Indians who ride with saddles. Wealthy rancher Reese Kilgore wants to mine silver on Spirit Mountain which is sacred to the Indians.
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Lone Ranger, The - Trailer (1956)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-17
Top Cast
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Clayton Moore
The Lone Ranger
Jay Silverheels
Tonto
Lyle Bettger
Reece Kilgore
Bonita Granville
Welcome Kilgore
Perry Lopez
Pete Ramirez
Robert J. Wilke
Cassidy
John Pickard
Sheriff Sam Kimberley
Beverly Washburn
Lila Kilgore
Michael Ansara
Angry Horse
Frank De Kova
Chief Red Hawk
Charles Meredith
Governor
Mickey Simpson
Powder
Zon Murray
Goss
Lane Chandler
Chip Walker
Malcolm Atterbury
Phineas Tripp (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard
Rev. Purdy (uncredited)
Jack Mower
Townsman (uncredited)
Buddy Roosevelt
Rider (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Herb Meadow
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Lone Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Wrather Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Herb Meadow
David Buttolph
Edwin B. DuPar
Clarence Kolster
Willis Goldbeck, Jack Wrather
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Heisler
Director
Herb Meadow
Writer
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Willis Goldbeck
Producer
Jack Wrather
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lone Ranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lone Ranger about?
The territorial governor asks the Lone Ranger to investigate mysterious raids on settlers by Indians who ride with saddles. Wealthy rancher Reese Kilgore wants to mine silver on Spirit Mountain which is sacred to the Indians.
Who directed The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in The Lone Ranger?
The principal cast of The Lone Ranger includes Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Lyle Bettger, Bonita Granville, Perry Lopez.
When was The Lone Ranger released and how long is it?
The Lone Ranger was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lone Ranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lone Ranger was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).