The Lone Ranger
"HEIGH-YO, SILVER! NOW WE'RE ON THE SCREEN! The three greatest characters of radio brought to vital screen life in the outstanding serial entertainment of all time."
Originally released in 1938. The Lone Ranger is a western film. directed by John English. With a runtime of 4h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruce Bennett, Lee Powell, and Chief Thundercloud
Synopsis
In 1865, Captain Mark Smith of the Confederate Army leads a band of deserters to conquer Texas and rule it as a dictator. In one of his first actions, he captures and assumes the identity of Texas' new Finance Commissioner, Colonel Marcus Jeffries, after having the real man murdered. When a contingent of Texas Rangers enters the territory, Snead, one of Smith's men, leads them into an ambush by Smith's "troopers". The Rangers are apparently wiped out, although one injured survivor is left. The survivor, nursed back to health by Tonto, swears to avenge the massacre and defeat "Colonel Jeffries" and his men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
4h 24m
264 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Bruce Bennett
as Bert Rogers
Lee Powell
as Allen King
Chief Thundercloud
as Tonto
Lynne Roberts
as Joan Blanchard
Stanley Andrews
as Captain Smith aka Colonel Jeffries
George Cleveland
as George Blanchard
William Farnum
as Father McKim
Hal Taliaferro
as Bob Stuart
Lane Chandler
as Dick Forrest
George Montgomery
as Jim Clark
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lone Ranger about?
In 1865, Captain Mark Smith of the Confederate Army leads a band of deserters to conquer Texas and rule it as a dictator. In one of his first actions, he captures and assumes the identity of Texas'...
Who directed The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger was directed by John English.
How long is The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger has a runtime of 4 hours and 24 minutes (264 minutes total).
When was The Lone Ranger released?
The Lone Ranger was released on February 13, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lone Ranger?
The main cast of The Lone Ranger includes Bruce Bennett, Lee Powell, Chief Thundercloud, Lynne Roberts, Stanley Andrews.