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The Mask of Zorro (1998)

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

6.6/10 · 4,461 votes 2h 18m pg-13 ActionAdventure

#77 of 123 films from 1998 #1078 of 2168 in action

Directed by Martin Campbell · Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Johnston McCulley, Randall Jahnson

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Overview

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.

Cast

Antonio Banderasas Alejandro Murrieta / Zorro
Anthony Hopkinsas Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Elena Montero / Elena Murrieta
Stuart Wilsonas Don Rafael Montero
Matt Letscheras Capt. Harrison Love
L.Q. Jonesas Three-Fingered Jack
Diego Sieresas Young Joaquín Murrieta
José María de Taviraas Young Alejandro Murrieta
Tony Amendolaas Don Luiz
Emiliano Guerraas Boy Crying
Yolanda Orizagaas Woman Crying
Paco Moraytaas Undertaker
William Marquezas Fray Felipe
Pedro Altamiranoas Squad Leader

Facts

Release dateJuly 16, 1998
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) — longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$95,000,000
Box office$250,288,523 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt0120746

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Questions

How long is The Mask of Zorro?
The Mask of Zorro runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is The Mask of Zorro worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 4,461 votes, which places it #77 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 38%) and #1078 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Mask of Zorro?
The Mask of Zorro was directed by Martin Campbell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Casino Royale (2006), The Foreigner (2017), GoldenEye (1995).
Who stars in The Mask of Zorro?
Antonio Banderas as Alejandro Murrieta / Zorro; Anthony Hopkins as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Elena Montero / Elena Murrieta; Stuart Wilson as Don Rafael Montero; Matt Letscher as Capt. Harrison Love; L.Q. Jones as Three-Fingered Jack.
What is The Mask of Zorro rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Mask of Zorro?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/65673.

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