The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) 4.5
The sole surviving Texas Ranger of an ambush arranged by Butch Cavandish returns to fight back as a masked hero. Director:William A. Fraker |
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The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) 4.5
The sole surviving Texas Ranger of an ambush arranged by Butch Cavandish returns to fight back as a masked hero. Director:William A. Fraker |
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Klinton Spilsbury | ... | |
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Michael Horse | ... | |
| Christopher Lloyd | ... | ||
| Matt Clark | ... | ||
| Juanin Clay | ... |
Amy Striker
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| Jason Robards | ... | ||
| John Bennett Perry | ... | ||
| David Hayward | ... |
Ranger Collins
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John Hart | ... |
Lucas Striker
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| Richard Farnsworth | ... | ||
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Lincoln Tate | ... | |
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Ted Flicker | ... | |
| Marc Gilpin | ... | ||
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Patrick Montoya | ... | |
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David Bennett | ... |
Gen. Aurelio Rodriguez
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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 the President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
This movie was wonderful and one of the most memorable of my life. It was much more interesting and exciting than any of the old Clayton Moore stuff. The action sequences were well done, and it was emotionally effective. It gave me some good thrills, like when The Lone Ranger shoots the rope that is about to hang Tonto and then rides up and carries him off with a dazzling display of gunfire, and of course, all to the rousing William Tell overture. This is touching because you remember how Tonto found The Lone Ranger left for dead after the Butch Cavendish attack and nursed him back to health. I can't believe that it was not a hit. No, it wasn't perfect, but it certainly deserved a lot more respect than it got. And Jason Robards performance as Ulysses S. Grant was charming. I just hope I can find a copy somewhere as soon as possible.