Movie Profile: THE LONE RANGER (2013)
| Attribute | Details |
| Title | The Lone Ranger |
| Release Date | July 3, 2013 (United States) |
| Director | Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) |
| Writers | Justin Haythe, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio |
| Producers | Jerry Bruckheimer, Gore Verbinski |
| Genre | Western, Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Runtime | 149 minutes |
| Box Office | $260.5 million (vs. $225–250 million budget) |
| Distributor | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Lead Cast |
• Armie Hammer (John Reid / The Lone Ranger) • Johnny Depp (Tonto) • William Fichtner (Butch Cavendish) • Tom Wilkinson (Latham Cole) • Ruth Wilson (Rebecca Reid) • Helena Bonham Carter (Red Harrington) • James Badge Dale (Dan Reid) |
| Accolades & Honors | • Academy Awards (2014): 2 Nominations – Best Visual Effects & Best Makeup and Hairstyling |
Trailer
Plot Overview
Framed as an aging Tonto (Johnny Depp) retelling his life story to a young boy in 1933, the plot centers on 1869 Colby, Texas. John Reid (Armie Hammer), an idealistic lawyer, returns home on a train carrying notorious outlaw Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner). When Cavendish escapes with his gang, John joins his Texas Ranger brother, Dan, to hunt them down.
The Rangers are ambushed and left for dead. Rescued by Tonto—a Comanche outcast seeking revenge against Cavendish for destroying his village—John is brought back to life and persuaded that he was chosen by a spirit horse as a “Ghost Walker” who cannot be killed in battle.
Donning a black mask to protect his identity and uphold justice outside the limits of the law, John disguises himself as the Lone Ranger. Together, John and Tonto uncover a massive conspiracy involving greedy railroad tycoon Latham Cole (Tom Wilkinson), silver greed, and an orchestrated war with the Comanche nation.
Key Themes & Production Highlights
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Reimagined Iconic Duo: Flips the dynamic of the classic 1930s radio and TV series by putting Tonto front-and-center as the primary narrator and driving force of the story.
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Pirates of the Caribbean Reunion: Reunited producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski, star Johnny Depp, and screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.
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Monumental Set Pieces: Renowned for practical stunt work, custom-built steam engines, and an explosive climax set to Hans Zimmer’s arrangement of the William Tell Overture.