The Legend of the Lone Ranger
“The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Ted Flicker
Buffalo Bill Cody
Bonita Granville
Woman (uncredited)
Patrick Montoya
Young Tonto
David Bennett
General Aurelio Rodriguez
Ted White
Jonathan Reid
Chere Rae
Mrs. Reid
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.16x
-$15.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Fraker
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff, William Roberts, Michael Kane
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Legend of the Lone Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Wrather Productions, Martin Starger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Fraker
Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff, William Roberts, Michael Kane, Fran Striker, George W. Trendle, Gerald B. Derloshon
John Barry
László Kovács, Bobby Byrne
Thomas Stanford
Walter Coblenz, Lew Grade, Jack Wrather, Martin Starger
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Fraker
Director
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
William Roberts
Screenplay
Michael Kane
Screenplay
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Walter Coblenz
Producer
Lew Grade
Producer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Thomas Stanford
Editor
Jack Wrather
Producer
Jerry Gatlin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legend of the Lone Ranger about?
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.
Who directed The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger was directed by William A. Fraker.
Who stars in The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Lone Ranger includes Klinton Spilsbury, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Clark, Juanin Clay, Jason Robards.
When was The Legend of the Lone Ranger released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of the Lone Ranger was composed by John Barry.
Is The Legend of the Lone Ranger based on a book or true story?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Fran Striker", Characters: "George W. Trendle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of the Lone Ranger?
The Legend of the Lone Ranger holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).