The Disney production is a fascinating study in ... is the Lone Ranger. Depp was cast as Tonto. The studio, which announced a $1,000-a-ticket premiere to benefit the American Indian College ...

And since an aged Tonto is recounting this story to a young ... Knowing the film wasn't completely kid-friendly most likely cost Disney a lot of money opening weekend and probably deterred some ...

One of the most iconic characters in media history, every new generation has had their version of The Lone Ranger and Tonto. When Disney threw their hat in the wring trying to replicate the ...