There have been various attempts to bring the peoples hero zorro back to the big screen since his last appearance in 2005s the legend of zorro the sequel to 1998s the mask of zorro, but z is the only one still standing at this point. Seventyeight episodes were produced, and four hourlong specials were aired on the walt disney anthology series. Zorro first appeared in a novel called the curse of capistrano. The man, the myth, the mask, that is zorro has existed for decades. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media. Antonio banderas and catherine zetajones reprise their roles as the titular hero and his spouse, elena, and rufus sewell stars as the villain, count armand. The cover of the issue is made up to look as though it says lady zorro rides again. Acclaimed director quentin tarantino previously wrote a sequel to his 2012 movie django unchained for dynamite entertainment, depicting an unexpected teamup between django and the legendary zorro. Imposter zorro uncredited 1 episode, 1958 x brands.
Zorros television appearances included walt disneys zorro series 195759, starring guy williams. The legend of zorro is a 2005 swashbuckler american film and sequel to the mask of zorro 1998, directed by martin campbell. The legend of zorro 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Zorro is the adventurous side of don diego, the masked avenger, hero of the people, outlaw seeking justice. He is the title character, as he is dubbed the curse of capistrano. Jun 05, 2019 django unchained is getting an allnew movie sequel, as the comic book series django zorro is heading to the big screen.
Sep 28, 2017 the man, the myth, the mask, that is zorro has existed for decades. Zorro, like the other two main inspirations for batman,these two being dracula and sherlock holmes is fictional. Zorro is a fictional character and the protagonist of the 1950s television series by disney. Within his dark and storied past lays of course disneyland. Some of the sword violence is comedic in the form of pratfalls and debonair oneliners. Do not get me wrong as antonio banderas was really good as zorro, but the mark of zorro did not have the sexuality or. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Zorro guy williams and bernardo gene sheldon in walt disneys 19571959 zorro television seriesthe character s visual motif is typically a black costume with a black flowing spanish cape or cloak, a black flatbrimmed hat known as sombrero cordobes, and a black sackcloth mask that covers the top of the head from eye level upwards. The film is a display of traditional movie craftsmanship, especially at the level of the screenplay, which respects the characters and story and doesnt simply use them for dialogue breaks between. Unsurprisingly, there is quite a bit of sword fighting and swashbuckling. Zorro reboot details revealed, is it setting up a gender. The sign of zorro 1960 the great disney movie ride. Response must be less that 100,000 characters thank you for your feedback.
The main character is played by robert livingston, who would then play the actual zorro in the movie the bold caballero, also released in 1936. He was created by pulp fiction writer johnston mcculley. She was created by matt wagner and john k snyder iii. The mark of zorro 1974, a made for television movie with frank langella as zorro that reuses the alfred newman theme from 1940s the mark of zorro. I have watched almost every zorro movie or zorro tv episodes and i have to say, that the mark of zorro was my favorite of them all with tyrone power.
A sweeping romantic adventure of love and honor, of tragedy and triumph set against mexicos fight for independence from the iron fist of spain. You will recall the mask of zorro 1998, which first united antonio banderas and catherine zetajones as zorro and elena, in a resurrection of the character first played by douglas fairbanks sr. Zorro zorro is the adventurous side of don diego, the masked avenger, hero of the people, outlaw seeking justice. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the mask of zorro near you. What the legend of zorro tells us about the history of america. The mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the zorro character created by johnston mcculley. The mask of zorro cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
It was directed by martin campbelland stars antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones and stuart wilson. The character was originally created in 1919 by new yorkbased pulp writer johnston mcculley, and has been featured in numerous books, films and television series. The legend of zorro 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. The mark of zorro 1920, with douglas fairbanks don q, son of zorro 1925, with douglas fairbanks the bold caballero 1936, with robert livingston zorros fighting legion 1939, with reed hadley the mark of zorro 1940, with tyrone power the sign of zorro 1958, with guy williams. Only zorro can stop it by taking on the most dangerous mission of his life. The movie resurrects a character first played in silent films by douglas fairbanks sr.
It also has a lot of zest, humor, energy and swordplay. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Bunny becomes the gay blade, and his new costumes are lemon, plum, and scarlet colored. Bunny agrees to temporarily take his brothers place as zorro, but opts make changes in the established zorro persona. He eventually meets, and falls in love with diegos daughter, elena, while helping to bring down rafaels newest scheme. Either way theres a consequence, events have been set in motion that you cannot stop. The sign of zorro took a while to get going, but by the time the fake zorro storyline started, i was incredibly invested. A fictional character that has been around since 1919.
Banderas reprised that role in the legend of zorro in 2005. Zorro fictional character britannica encyclopedia britannica. Sony atv publishing, latinautor sonyatv, solar music rights management, latinautor, uniao. In later stories, mcculley introduces characters such as pirates and nativemore. It sounds a little simple and may be it is, but for a movie like this it is a perfect story. Zorro project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The characters were all entertaining and likable, even the villain leave me alone, and the action was the best weve seen so far. Tornado tornado, the black stallion, is zorros trusty steed. The mask of zorro 1998 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The mask of zorro has always been, and always will be, one of my favorite movies. See more ideas about art, the legend of zorro and alex toth. The former zorro, who was imprisoned after the fall of new spain.
Anthony hopkins who is never bad does not disappoint us here, banderas has the right charm to play zorro, zetajones is absolutely stunning and wilson and letscher are very good as the villains. See the full list of zorro cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Zorro also known as disneys zorro is an american spanish actionadventure western series produced by walt disney productions. Based on the zorro character created by johnston mcculley, the series premiered on october 10, 1957 on abc. Zorro, the gay blade 1981, a parody, with george hamilton. The mark of zorro poster movie foreign 11x17 tyrone power linda darnell basil rathbone. Potential plot and characters details have been revealed for z, the upcoming zorro movie reboot from writer turned writerdirector jonas cuaron. The masked, swordwielding vigilante defends the poor and victimized against the forces of injustice, and his feats have been featured in virtually every form of media. Zorro, fictional character created in 1919 by writer johnston mcculley. Banderas als alejandro murrieta, don diegos opvolger. The mask of zorro 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The internationally successful feature the mask of zorro, starring anthony hopkins, antonio banderas and catherine zetajones, premiered in summer 1998. The mask of zorro has something you dont often see in modern action pictures. Parents need to know that the mask of zorro is a 1998 action movie in which anthony hopkins plays the aging legendary swashbuckling hero. A django unchained sequel is in the works, and zorros. I watched it again on easter sunday for the first time in a while and it wasnt as fun as i remembered it to be. While its unclear if the djangozorro movie is officially set up at sony, the studio did handle the international release of django unchained, and after quentin tarantino cut ties with the. Anthony hopkins who is never bad does not disappoint us here, banderas has the right charm to play zorro, zetajones is absolutely stunning and. May 16, 2011 licensed to youtube by anthem entertainment production music, sme on behalf of sony classical. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of zorro with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at my watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
Yes, but there are many who would proudly wear the mask of zorro. Zorro reboot details revealed, is it setting up a gender twist. The mask of zorro cast and crew cast photos and info. American gift services zorros marke the mark of zorro vintage movie poster 18x24. The result was the mask of zorro, a throwback to the swordsmanship and gallantry of douglas fairbanks sr and tyrone power, which turned out to be a highly entertaining romp of a movie, made scads. The sequel, the legend of zorro, premiered in october 2005, once. The legend of zorro commits a lot of movie sins, but one is mortal. Zorro, whose name in spanish means fox, was likely based. Django zorro movie is happening with quentin tarantino.
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