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The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

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The Legend of the Lone Ranger is a 1981 adventure western directed by William A. Fraker, starring John Bennett Perry as Ranger Captain Dan Reid, Klinton Spilsbury and David Hayward. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $12.6 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
William A. Fraker
Genres
Adventure , Action , Western
Original language
English
Studio
ITC Entertainment
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of the Lone Ranger About?

The premise of The Legend of the Lone Ranger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The untold origin of the masked hero reveals how Texas Ranger John Reid survives a brutal ambush by outlaw Butch Cavendich, only to be saved by his childhood Comanche friend Tonto. After healing, Reid vows to combat Cavendich’s tyranny, adopting the Lone Ranger mask. Together they launch a daring rescue of President Grant, who has been taken hostage by Cavendich.

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Themes & Keywords

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  • two gun holster
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  • younger version of character
  • based on comic strip
  • president
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  • rifle
  • lone ranger character
  • silver bullet
  • pool table
  • cigar smoking
  • texas
  • year 1854
  • loss of mother
  • indian village
  • indian chief
  • origin of hero
  • falling off horse
  • reunited with father
  • blood brothers
  • amulet
  • wild west
  • stagecoach
  • day of the dead
  • white horse
  • incognito
  • bartender
  • evil plan
  • model train
  • angry mob
  • false accusation
  • firing squad
  • man tied up
  • hanging
  • gallows
  • rescued from hanging
  • noose
  • man in socks
  • men in stocking feet
  • 1860s
  • 1870s
  • legs
  • woman wears only a shirt
  • seduction
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Legend of the Lone Ranger

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Cast & Characters

John Bennett Perry leads the cast as Ranger Captain Dan Reid, with Klinton Spilsbury as The Lone Ranger / John Reid and David Hayward as Ranger Collins. Directed by William A. Fraker; 22 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Plot Summary

What happens in The Legend of the Lone Ranger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in 1854 Texas, the outlaw Butch Cavendish, Christopher Lloyd, and his gang chase a young Comanche boy named Tonto, Michael Horse. He rides into a thicket, falls off his horse, and tumbles down an embankment. John Reid, Klinton Spilsbury, a boy who was there, hides Tonto, and the outlaws turn their attention to a nearby village. Tonto leads John to his reservation, where he learns the skills of his people—archery, fighting, and a way of life that shapes him. The two forge a deep bond and become blood brothers, a connection that will bind them across the miles of their shared frontier.

Full summary

The whole story of The Legend of the Lone Ranger, scene by scene

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Box office

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Box Office

The Legend of the Lone Ranger grossed $12.6 million worldwide.

1981 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.6M

US & Canada
$12.6M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Legend of the Lone Ranger Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “La leggenda del ranger solitario” and “Die Legende vom Lone Ranger”.

Also known as
  • La leggenda del ranger solitario
  • Die Legende vom Lone Ranger
  • 游侠传奇
  • La leyenda del llanero solitario
  • Λόουν Ρέιντζερ, ο εκδικητής με τη μαύρη μάσκα
  • A Lenda do Cavaleiro Solitário
  • Легенда об одиноком рейнджере
  • La leggenda di Lone Ranger
  • El llanero solitario
  • 고독한 방랑자의 전설
  • ตำนานหน้ากากพิฆาตอธรรม
  • A Máscara do Ranger

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FAQ

The Legend of the Lone Ranger FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Legend of the Lone Ranger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

The Legend of the Lone Ranger runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Legend of the Lone Ranger released?

The Legend of the Lone Ranger was released on August 6, 1981.

Who directed The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

The Legend of the Lone Ranger was directed by William A. Fraker.

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Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

The Legend of the Lone Ranger stars John Bennett Perry as Ranger Captain Dan Reid, Klinton Spilsbury as The Lone Ranger / John Reid and David Hayward as Ranger Collins, among 22 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Legend of the Lone Ranger?

In the US, The Legend of the Lone Ranger is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Legend of the Lone Ranger make at the box office?

The Legend of the Lone Ranger grossed $12.6 million worldwide.

Does The Legend of the Lone Ranger have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of the Lone Ranger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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