The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

6.3IMDb Score
Released:1956-02-25
Duration:86 min
Director:Stuart Heisler
Actors:Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Lyle Bettger, Bonita Granville, Perry Lopez
Production:Wrather Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview:

The territorial governor asks the Lone Ranger to investigate mysterious raids on settlers by Indians who ride with saddles. Wealthy rancher Reese Kilgore wants to mine silver on Spirit Mountain which is sacred to the Indians.

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