The Mask of Zorro

"No one has seen his face... but everyone ... knows this mark."

Jul 17 1998 PG-13 2h 16m
Action, Adventure, Comedy

It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter.

Plot

In 1821 Old California, mysterious black-caped masked avenger of the oppressed, Don Diego de la Vega--Zorro--lands in jail after once again humiliating the evil Spanish governor Don Rafael Montero. With his only daughter raised by Don Rafael as his own, the grizzled swordsman makes a daring escape nearly two decades later, and takes under his wing the unrefined outlaw Alejandro Murietta to teach him the ropes and hopefully become the next Zorro. Now, the stage is set for a ferocious final confrontation, as the new young rapier-wielder prepares to thwart the despicable governor's sinister plans. Can Alejandro live up to legendary Zorro's name?

Written by

Johnston McCulley, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio

Directed by

Martin Campbell

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Amblin Entertainment, TriStar Pictures

Languages

English, Español

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 9 wins & 18 nominations total

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