The lone ranger is an american western drama television series that originally aired on the abcthe series starred clayton moore and jay silverheels as the lone ranger and tonto, except for season three when john hart played the role of the lone ranger. The lone ranger is a 20 american western action film directed by gore verbinski and written by justin haythe, ted elliott and terry rossio. The lone ranger movie filming in creede, co 4ur ranch a. Aug 15, 20 to create the world of the lone ranger and tonto, played by armie hammer and johnny depp respectively, disney production units filmed in several southwestern states, including utah. The lone ranger ten exciting horse stunts explained. The lone ranger builds western sets filming on location in new mexico disneys bigbudget feature production of the lone ranger built western sets for extensive filming in new mexico. The lone ranger of 20 could have been just as entertaining with a lesscomplicated screenplay.
The lone ranger, which opens in britain this weekend, stars armie hammer as the masked texas lawman and depp as his comanche spirit. Its a runaway train of epic surprises, as these two unlikely heroes must learn to work together before. However, later this week, audiences will finally be able to decided for themselves whether or not the western. The tv show had its first run on abc from 19491957, and it was probably around that time that the rock first started being called lone ranger rock. What an amazing war epic we received from hollywood with an impressive performance by mark wahlberg. The 20 version of the lone ranger was by far the most expensive western movie ever made.
Jul 02, 20 disneys action flick the lone ranger hits theaters this week just in time for july 4. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars johnny depp as tonto, the narrator of the events, and armie hammer as john reid, the lone ranger. The scenes during the climactic train race were filmed in durango, colorado. The lone ranger 20 film wikipedia republished wiki 2. Jan 03, 20 disney recently filmed the exterior scenes of john carter almost exclusively in utah. Titled the lone ranger, it starred lee powell as the masked rider, but was actually designed to leave both the villains, and audience, guessing which of five men was, in fact, the lone ranger. The lone ranger officially opened in the united states on july 3, 20. Novelli january 25, 2014 mendo takes on last years controversial flop, which recently joined the hallowed ranks of films that have been nominated for both razzies and oscars. The first 2 seasons aired for 78 consecutive weeks without a rerun, but some in between years were made up entirely of reruns. They are classic western movie locations that you dont have to miss in your ideal road trip to the heart of the united states. Monument valley, utah, usa 48 of 49 found this interesting interesting. Based on the classic 1950s tv series, the film features johnny depp as tonto and. The director also reveals his other nine choices for the year thus far. Its lumpy bubblegum with a bitter aftertaste, as obsessive and overbearing as steven spielbergs 1941and as.
It kind of seemed that the film was destined to be a flop from the get go, but i watched the movie for the first time a couple of nights ago and a thoroughly enjoyed it. My 21 computer screen was inadequate, especially for the night scenes. The lone ranger 20 everything you want to know about filming the lone ranger 20 at shiprock in shiprock is right here. The comanche village scene where the lone ranger and tonto were captives, and custards charge at the village were all filmed in the headquarters area of the valles caldera national preserve. The lone ranger is a good movie, but not a great one. Do you want to see all the locations used in this movie. For certain, it needs to be viewed on a large screen television. Aug 07, 20 the lone ranger, which opens in britain this weekend, stars armie hammer as the masked texas lawman and depp as his comanche spirit guide. The lone ranger is a film that manages to be bad in many ordinary ways and, also, to be bad in a rather extraordinary way. The first filmed version of the lone ranger was a 15chapter movie serial in 1938. Jun 19, 20 johnny depp plays tonto in the lone ranger, but the hollywood heartthrob got closer to a horse than he probably intended during the movies shoot, narrowly escaping serious injury. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars armie hammer in the title role and johnny depp as tonto and explores the duos efforts to subdue the immoral actions of the corrupt and bring justice in the american old west.
The lone ranger is an american western drama television series that aired on the abc television network from 1949 to 1957, with clayton moore in the starring role. Due to what i thought was a senseless highbody count and some particularly gruesome plot points, i would think twice before taking impressionable kids to see it. Lone ranger on dvd december 17, 20 starring johnny depp, armie hammer, tom wilkinson, ruth wilson. Originally, the johnny depp armie hammer flick you know, the guy who played the winklevii in the social network was set for a december. The lone ranger monument valley in the movies pictures. The lone ranger is rated pg and premieres nationwide july 3. Lone survivor is based on a failed mission named operation red wings which sadly went wrong in 2005 in afghanistan. Based on the classic 1950s tv series, the film features johnny depp as tonto and armie hammer as ranger john reid. And while the movie is sure to celebrate some of the better parts of american culture the thrill of the. To create the world of the lone ranger and tonto, played by armie hammer and johnny depp respectively, disney production units filmed in several southwestern states, including utah. Lone ranger, the film motion picture from jerry bruckheimer released on july 3, 20. The lone ranger and tonto were staked out at the precipice dubbed john fords point in monument valley in the 20 film, the lone ranger. And this year disney will be releasing another movie that was partly filmed in southern utah, the lone ranger.
The lone ranger is directed by gore verbinski, produced by jerry bruckeimer, and features an allstar cast with johnny depp as tonto and armie hammer as john reid, the lone ranger. Disney recently filmed the exterior scenes of john carter almost exclusively in utah. Aug 07, 20 the lone ranger builds western sets filming on location in new mexico disneys bigbudget feature production of the lone ranger built western sets for extensive filming in new mexico. Filming locations 18 filming dates 1 filming locations. For more details on the lone rangers filming locations in utah, check out this article. The production also filmed for three months last year in new mexico, in and around the rio puerco valley. Johnny depp plays tonto in the lone ranger, but the hollywood heartthrob got closer to a horse than he probably intended during the movies shoot, narrowly escaping serious injury. Some of the large, sweeping desert landscapes come from places like angel fire, new mexico. Directed by 1 writing credits 6 cast 152 produced by 14 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 2. Native american warrior tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed john reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. The lone ranger is a remake of a 1960s television and film series.
During the 1950s there were also two feature films made the lone ranger 1956 and the lone ranger and the lost city of gold 1958. Utahs iconic monument valley sets stage in the lone ranger. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars johnny depp as tonto, the narrator of the events and armie hammer as john reid, the lone ranger. Moab, utah, usa 39 of 40 found this interesting interesting. Made for finer things yet possessing the grit and independence of any frontiersman. With armie hammer as the iconic masked hero and johnny depp as the mysterioustonto, the lone rangerwas filmed in 16 new mexico locations, including shiprock, angel fire, and valles caldera. The lone ranger is an american western drama television series that originally aired on the abc the series starred clayton moore and jay silverheels as the lone ranger and tonto, except for season three when john hart played the role of the lone ranger. A series of events will change him into the enigmatic hero, the masked lone ranger.
Jul 26, 2017 the 20 version of the lone ranger was by far the most expensive western movie ever made. You can find a map with all these great outdoors in utah, arizona, colorado and new mexico at the end of the post. The lone ranger will begin filming in new mexico next. Finale william tell overture licensed to youtube by. In 20, walt disney pictures and jerry bruckheimer films released the lone ranger, starring armie hammer as the lone ranger and johnny depp as tonto. His path fatefully crosses with that of the wounded young lawyer john reid, whom he transforms into the lone ranger. The lone ranger builds western sets filming on location in. With johnny depp, armie hammer, william fichtner, tom wilkinson. The lone ranger is a 20 american western action film directed by gore verbinski from a screenplay written by justin haythe, ted elliott, and terry rossio. Verbinski has surely modified this films running time using dastardly. July 9, 2012 disneys production of the lone ranger, starring johnny depp. And now walt disney pictures has a new lone ranger movie starring johnny depp as tonto and armie hammer as the lone ranger. This movie is also based on a true story which always makes any movie that much more enjoyable.
This summer, disney released its big budget blockbuster, the lone ranger. Johnny depp nearly trampled by horse filming the lone ranger. Quentin tarantino calls the lone ranger one of 20 s best movies b. Filming locations of the lone ranger red river ranch. The lone ranger 20 got a lot of hate off the bat with johnny depp playing a nativeamerican but personally it didnt bother me too much. You can find a map with all these great outdoors in utah, arizona, colorado and new mexico at the end. Use the more info button to see all the information about this title.
Director gore verbinskis take on the lone ranger is a gigantic picture with an earnest, klutzy, deeply uncool hero armie hammer of the social network, based on a property that most young viewers dont know or care about. For more information on filming in utah, visit the utah film commission. Everything you need to know about lone ranger movie 20. It relates tontos memories of the duos earliest efforts to subdue local villainy.
The lone ranger builds western sets filming on location in new. For those who are interested, heres a list of 50 movies that were filmed in utah. Tonto, a comanche warrior on a personal quest to find the two men responsible for the ruin of his village unintentionally joins forces in a fight for justice with john reid, a lawman who has been transformed into a masked avenger. Disneys action flick the lone ranger hits theaters this week just in time for july 4. Red harrington is the dramatically coiffed, ivorylegged. The lone ranger movie filming in creede, co 4ur ranch. Directed by gore verbinski, the film is an origin story of the two characters and explores the duos efforts to subdue the immoral actions of the corrupt, and to bring them to justice, in the. Over the years, utahs moab and monument valley area. The lone ranger films in creede, co film in colorado.
Travel to new mexico to see filming locations from the lone. Jay silverheels, a member of the mohawk aboriginal people in canada, played the lone rangers indian companion tonto john hart replaced moore in the title role from 1952 to 1954 owing to a contract dispute. The lone ranger movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The lone ranger hammer, the last of his kind, teams with tonto depp, a dark and mysterious vigilante, to seek vengeance after justice has failed them.
The lone ranger in creede, co the fame of the lone ranger continues to be renewed by rereleases of the original radio and televisions shows as well as movies, comics, toys and other lone ranger memorabilia. Armie hammer and johnny depp make for an appealing pair of leads, but theyre not enough to make up for the lone ranger s bland script, bloated length, and. Jul 05, 20 finale william tell overture licensed to youtube by. The mountain states have some of the top national parks in america, and the lone ranger was filmed in some of them. Native american warrior tonto johnny depp and man of the law john reid armie hammer are opposites brought together by fate and must join. Travel to new mexico to see filming locations from the. Both republic serials, the television series, and the first feature film had some outdoor scenes filmed on the famous iverson movie ranch in chatsworth, ca. The above title shot was filmed on the upper iverson, while lone ranger rock was located a few miles away on the lower iverson. The lone ranger is a 20 american western film produced by walt disney pictures and jerry bruckheimer films and directed by gore verbinski. Quentin tarantino calls the lone ranger one of 20s best movies b. The action takes place in the old west, at the time of the expansion of the. The lone ranger revels in railroading trains magazine.
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