The Lone Ranger (2013 film)

The Lone Ranger is a 2013 action western film in which Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.

Directed by Gore Verbinski. Written by Justin Haythe, Ted Elliott, and Terry Rossio.

Never Take Off the Mask

The story unfolds as Tonto recounts the adventures that led to the unlikely partnership between him and Reid. The duo takes on greed and corruption, particularly focusing on the railroad construction that is displacing Native American tribes and disrupting the natural order of the region. The movie blends action, humor, and drama to explore themes of justice and revenge, while also questioning the historical portrayal of Native American figures in Western cinema

John Reid

• Wrong brother?

• I boxed in law school.

• [being chained with Tonto] No.

• [Shouting to Tonto while finding Butch Cavendish] What?! Where's the silver?

Tonto

• I do not fear what comes next.

• Kemosabe.

• [Shouting to John after he saved the passengers] Where is girl?!

Latham Cole

• [At the ceremony to give a speech to the people of Colby] My friends and citizens of Colby, I've asked you here today so you can see at firsthand what I believe to be the single most important enterprise under God. The unification of this great country of ours by iron rail. To the Comanche, I say you have nothing to fear. As long as there is peace between us, all the land treaties shall be honored. But to the outlaw, those who prey upon the weak, make no mistake, law and order has come to the Wild West. Which is why I am bringing notorious outlaw and Indian-killer, Butch Cavendish here to Colby to hang for his crimes. The future is bright, ladies and gentlemen, and it's just around the bend.

Dialogue

[Frank shows up at Butch's hideout]

Butch Cavendish: Where's Barret and Jesus?

Frank: [pants] He killed 'em. Straight draw. F-Fired one bullet, and they didn't stand a chance.

Ray: Frank!

Frank: It was a Ranger, Butch. A Lone Ranger.

Butch Cavendish: The Rangers are dead.

Frank: No. The ghost of Dan Reid. He'd be comin' for you.

Butch Cavendish: Shut up! [flips Frank] Let him come!

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Frank: [as Tonto and John are running down on top of a moving train, they run into Frank at gunpoint] Going somewhere?

Tonto: Yes.

John Reid: [with chained hands in the air & connected to Tonto] No.

Tonto: Yes.

John Reid: No.

Tonto: Yes.

John Reid: No.

Frank: [shouting] Shut up!

Tonto: [after a pause, Tonto see a mail hook approaching] Yes. [the mail hook snags John's chains and hauls him and Tonto off]

Cast

• Johnny Depp as Tonto
• Armie Hammer as John Reid/Lone Ranger
• Helena Bonham Carter as Red Harrington
• William Fichtner as Butch Cavendish
• Tom Wilkinson as Latham Cole
• Ruth Wilson as Rebecca Reid
• Bryant Prince as Danny Reid
• James Badge Dale as Dan Reid
• Barry Pepper as Captain Jay Fuller

External links

• Official website
• The Lone Ranger quotes at the Internet Movie Database
• Reviews at Rotten Tomatoes
• The Lone Ranger at Mojo
• "Comic-Con 2012: Disney Panel Surprises With ‘Lone Ranger’ Trailer" by Todd Gilchrist, in The Wall Street Journal (13 July 2012)
• "'The Lone Ranger' trailer unveiled at Comic-Con" at CBS News (13 July 2012)
• I am Crow by Kirby Sattler, the inspiration for Depp's costume