The Lone Ranger (2003 film)
| The Lone Ranger | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Jack Bender |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. |
| Release | |
| Original release | August 21, 2003 |
The Lone Ranger was a 2003 TV-movie and an attempt by The WB to revive the Lone Ranger franchise in a new generation. The film starred Chad Michael Murray as the Lone Ranger and Nathaniel Arcand as Tonto.
Plot
This version takes a look at the character in the years before he became a legend. It all begins with the introduction of Luke Hartman, a 20-year-old Boston law student who witnesses the murder of his brother, a Texas Ranger. He himself is wounded in the midst of the chaos, but is rescued by the Apache Tonto, and subsequently becomes smitten with Tonto's sister Alope. He then devotes his life to avenging the death of his brother and fighting injustice, and in the process becoming a worldwide legend.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Chad Michael Murray | The Lone Ranger / Luke Hartman |
| Nathaniel Arcand | Tonto |
| Anita Brown | Alope |
| Fay Masterson | Grace Hartman |
| Sebastian Spence | Harmon Hartman |
| Wes Studi | Kulakinah |
| Bradford Tatum | Tryon |
| Jeffrey Nordling | James Landry |
| Lauren German | Emily Landry |
| Tod Thawley | Tera |
| Gil Birmingham | One Horn |
| Paul Schulze | Sheriff Landry |
Critical reception
The show was met with mixed reviews and the pilot didn't get picked up.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ "The Lone Ranger". Pop Matters. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ↑ Johnson, Steve (2003-02-26). "WB's `Lone Ranger' is small in the saddle". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ↑ "Who Was That Masked Man, Really?". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-09-27.