The Legend of the Lone Ranger 42 years old

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

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

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.

Credits

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Cast

Name Character
Jason Robards He was 59, 78 years old when he died as President Ulysses S. Grant
Christopher Lloyd He was 42, now 85 years old as Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
John Bennett Perry He was 40, now 83 years old as Ranger Captain Dan Reid
Matt Clark He was 44, now 87 years old as Sheriff Wiatt
Bonita Granville She was 58, 65 years old when she died as Woman (uncredited)
Juanin Clay She was 31, 45 years old when she died as Amy Striker
Marc Gilpin He was 14, now 57 years old as Young John Reid
Lincoln Tate He was 46, 67 years old when he died as Gen. George A. Custer
Richard Farnsworth He was 60, 80 years old when he died as Wild Bill Hickok
David Hayward as Ranger Collins
Michael Horse He was 29, now 72 years old as Tonto

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Crew

Name Department
Ivan Goff as Screenplay. He was 71 (89) years old when He died Writing
Ben Roberts as Screenplay. He was 65 (68) years old when He died Writing
The Legend of the Lone Ranger poster
The Legend of the Lone Ranger (42 years)

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

  • Release day: Thursday, August 20, 1981
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Budget: 18000000.00
  • Revenue: 2945600.00