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The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

Movie"The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man."
Audience Score
51
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 20th, 1981
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 26th, 2008 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$18,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,945,600 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Martin Starger
Production Companies:ITC Entertainment, Wrather Productions, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures