Jun 25, 20 a sweeping tale of love and honor, tragedy and triumph set against the spanish conquest of mexico, the mask of zorro stars anthony hopkins and antonio banderas. There was a novelisation the mask of zorro to tie in with the 1998 movie, written by james luceno. The mask of zorro has something you dont often see in modern action pictures. The mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the character of the masked vigilante zorro created by johnston mcculley. Although the films location is not precisely at the queenly intersection of boulevards santa monica and san vicentethe mask of zorro is broadly set in a southern california transitioning from spanish tyranny to capitalist independencethe action. The mask of zorro 1998 a sdg thrilling, heartbreaking, witty, romantic, and largely familyfriendly, the mask of zorro is possibly the best swashbuckler of its decade, a film at once true to the spirit of the classic period actioners and also thoroughly of its own time. Mask of zorro filmed in hidalgo mexico antonio banderas the mask of zorro posters for sale online. The mask of zorro 1998 full movie online free no download the mask of zorro 1998 full movie online free hd. It was directed by martin campbell and stars antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, and stuart wilson.
The original capefurling, bootsstamping, swordplaying gay blade of west hollywood is celebrated in the mask of zorro 1998. The mark of zorro 1920 is available for purchase on amazon video or dvd. His name is pronounced in the spanish way, tornahdo except in the 1998 movie the mask of zorro. Anthony hopkins, antonio banderas, stuart wilson, catherine zetajones, matt letscher, official content from sony pictures home.
The mask of zorro in 1998 lead to the lessgood the legend of zorro in 2005. Contentsshow american films the mark of zorro 1920, with douglas. It also has a lot of zest, humor, energy and swordplay. In the mask of zorro 1998, anthony hopkins played an aging don diego. The mask of zorro watched this movie last week and really, really enjoyed it.
William lamport, however, does fit the metaphor of the winter king even to the extent that he was burnt at the stake. Sometimes the mask is a two piece, the main item being a blindfoldtype fabric with slits for the eyes, and the other item being a bandana over the head, so that it is covered even if the hat is removed. Zorro project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Apr 05, 2019 even 1998s the mask of zorro, which is a damn fun and perfectly paced action film and an absolutely essential case study in rebooting a classic character, sort of loses the thread of the. The mask of zorro 1998 undoubtedly the best zorro movie to date, the mask of zorro is both a. In these films, the latest in a long history of zorro films, the. Sony pictures home entertainment brings the mask of zorro to bluray on a region free, bd50 disc, housed in the standard blue keepcase. A smash hit upon its original release in the summer of 1998, the mask of zorro updates the classic tale of the masked outlaw for modern audiences. Antonio banderas stars as the eponymous zorro, who takes up the mantle from the former zorro, anthony hopkins and embarks on an adventure to avenge a.
The mask of zorro was released 21 years ago to critical acclaim and was a hit at the box office, too, bringing the classic story of zorro to a whole new generation of fans and giving antonio banderas the role that he was probably born to play. Buy the mask of zorro movie posters from movie poster shop. The mask of zorro 1998 many filmmakers have attempted to emulate steven spielberg. The latest hollywood zorroantonio banderas in the mask of zorro 1998. In the middle of a particularly stale summer movie season, the mask of zorro arrives. The mask of zorro applies spielbergian visual wit to the.
The return of the legendary swordsman is well served by a grandly mounted production in the. The mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the character of the masked. Diego dons the mask of zorro to fight the evil commandants tyranny, and, with the help of his mute servant bernardo, free the pueblo from his oppression. The legend of zorro is a 2005 american swashbuckler film directed by martin campbell, produced by walter f. Before daredevil or nightcrawler, the first superhero ever was catholic the mask of zorro is newly available on amazon prime. Before daredevil or nightcrawler, the first superhero. This is a clip from the mark of zorro 1920, starring douglas fairbanks. The mark of zorro 1920 trailer by all movie trailers. Aug 27, 2014 the mask of zorroantonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, stuart wilson, tony amendola, matt letscher, l. Twenty years later tyrone power played the masked man who battled the villainous basil rathbone, while guy williams from tvs lost in space played the legendary hero. Parkes, laurie macdonald and lloyd phillips, with music by james horner, and written by roberto orci and alex kurtzman. Based on the zorro character created by johnston mcculley, the series premiered on october 10, 1957 on abc. Director martin campbell, wellknown to the action arena after 1995s goldeneye, teams up with executive producer steven spielberg to bring the first hollywood production of creator johnston mcculleys zorro in over four decades to the big screen. The mask of braino 1999 tv episode title reference.
The mask of zorro the internationally successful feature the mask of zorro, starring anthony hopkins, antonio banderas and catherine zetajones, premiered in summer 1998. Tornado occasionally toronado is a horse ridden by the character zorro in several films and books. The mask of zorro 48 movie clip a very spirited dancer 1998 hd duration. Martin campbells surprisingly enjoyable film fed off the both the mystique of the concept and the chemistry between its three. Nov 30, 2014 the mask of zorro trailer 1998 director. A sweeping tale of love and honor, tragedy and triumph set against the spanish conquest of mexico, the mask of zorro stars anthony hopkins and antonio banderas. Don diego returns home to find his town under the heel of a cruel dictator, capitan monastario. A young thief, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, is trained by the once great, but aged zorro, who also pursues vengeance of his own. The mark of zorro 1940 is also streaming via amazon prime. See more ideas about horses, the mask of zorro and black horses. The cinematic history of django and zorro cultured vultures. Zorro 1957 tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
James horner after decades absent from the big screen, the legendary zorro returned in the form of antonio banderas during a 1998 summer season otherwise dominated by underachieving disaster flicks. The movie resurrects a character first played in silent films by douglas fairbanks. Directed by 1 writing credits 7 cast 51 produced by 7 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. But rebels sometimes succeed and last more than a winter, like the portuguese. The mask of zorro antonio banderas anthony hopkins catherine zetajones 1998 the fabled avenger anthony hopkins trains an uncouth protege antonio banderas to drive a spanish tyrant out of california once and for all. Community movie night with ygal kaufman presents the classic silent adventure film, the mark of zorro 1920, directed by the great fred niblo and starring the legendary douglas fairbanks. Nov, 2015 zorros screen debut came just one year later, in the 1920 silent the mark of zorro starring fairbanks.
The sequel, the legend of zorro, premiered in october 2005, once again starring antionio banderas and catherine zetajones. Douglas fairbanks, who played don diego in the original silent 1920 version of the mark of zorro, went on to play the dual and duelling roles of don diego and his son don cesar in the excellent don q son of zorro, a european swashbuckler in the dumas tradition. Based on the 1919 story the curse of capistrano by johnston mcculley, which introduced the masked hero, zorro, the screenplay was adapted by fairbanks as elton thomas and. That second one basically killed the franchise and hollywood has been trying to bring it back since. Zorro, you can have a bad reputation and still be honorable. The swashbuckling adventure feature is a great addition to the pulp series and its adaptations, both as a throwaway actioner and an extension to the zorro mythos. Being as jetblack as zorro s costume enables horse and rider to more easily elude capture at night. Directed by 1 writing credits 7 cast 51 produced by 7 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 20. In reality zorro had encountered production problems that extended its shooting schedule. Released by sony classical in 1998 ask 60627 containing music from the mask of zorro 1998. Martin campbells surprisingly enjoyable film fed off the both the mystique of the concept and the chemistry between its three leading stars.
Zorros screen debut came just one year later, in the 1920 silent the mark of zorro starring fairbanks. A seemingly idiotic fop is really the courageous vigilante zorro, who seeks to protect the oppressed. Douglas fairbanks, who played don diego in the original silent 1920 version of the mark of zorro, went on to play the dual and duelling roles of don diego and. The mask of zorro remains antonio banderas best performance and he give his all on screen. The mark of zorro 1920 w new original score youtube. The legend of zorro 2005, the sequel to 1998 s the mask of zorro, again starring antonio banderas. Catherine zeta jones is the most beautiful woman in the world. See more ideas about the legend of zorro, zorro movie and the mask of zorro. The mask of zorro sony pictures entertaiment wiki fandom. The mask of zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they dont make em like that anymore. The mark of zorro is a 1920 silent adventure romance film starring douglas fairbanks and noah beery sr this genredefining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of the mark of zorro. After twenty years as the legendary zorro, don diego hopkins must transform a troubled drifter banderas into the fearless hero he oncewas.
Even 1998s the mask of zorro, which is a damn fun and perfectly paced action film and an absolutely essential case study in rebooting a. The mask of zorro wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Overview of mask of zorro, the, 1998, directed by martin campbell, with antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, at turner classic movies. The film may be uneven, but it succeeds on many levels. The return of the legendary swordsman is well served by a. The mask of zorro was released 21 years ago to critical acclaim and was a hit at the. The mask of zorroantonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, stuart wilson, tony amendola, matt letscher, l. The mark of zorro is a 1920 silent adventure romance film starring douglas fairbanks and noah beery srthis genredefining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of the mark of zorro. Based on the 1919 story the curse of capistrano by johnston mcculley, which introduced the masked hero, zorro, the screenplay was adapted by. Seventyeight episodes were produced, and four hourlong specials were aired on the.
The mask of zorro 1998, played against tradition, with anthony hopkins as an aged. Martin campbell this overlong and overcomplicated revisit to the zorro story differs from the source material a 1919 novel by johnston mcculley in several ways. The mask of zorro is a great action movie full of romance. Catherine zeta jones is the most beautiful woman in. Based on the character created by pulp novelist johnston mcculley, zorro first appeared on the big screen as portrayed by douglas fairbanks, sr. Given that hopkins was the highestpaid british actor in 1998, it was a show of. This is the original zorro of the 40s, with zorro portrayed by tyrone power. But few of these imitations, even those shepherded by spielberg himself as an executive producer, have approximated his pop sensibility as surely and. Zorro also known as disneys zorro is an american spanish actionadventure western series produced by walt disney productions. The mask of zorro soundtrack from 1998, composed by james horner. The mask of zorro isnt the first nextgeneration zorro story. Starring antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, stuart wilson. Twenty years go by and his mortal enemy, don rafael montero stuart wilson, returns to california with a plan to become wealthy at the expense of the peasants.
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