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The Legend of the Lone Ranger

1981 · 1h 38m · Action, Adventure, Western · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated PG (US)

The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.

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.

Directed by
William A. Fraker
Written by
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Michael Kane, William Roberts
Starring
Klinton Spilsbury, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Clark, Juanin Clay
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