The Mask Of Zorro

The Mask of Zorro is an entertaining adventure picture with an all-star cast and an intriguing plot. This 1998 film, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, is based on the original character created by Johnston McCulley.

Don Diego de la Vega, a Spanish nobleman by day and a masked vigilante dubbed Zorro at night, is the protagonist of The Mask of Zorro. During the Mexican War of Independence, Zorro defends the peasants and battles the troops. De la Vega is imprisoned after his adversary, Montero, discovers his actual identity, and his baby daughter is seized after his wife is slain during their struggle. The two undergo intensive sword combat training and develop a scheme to gain Montero's trust in order to thwart his ambitions to steal California for the noblemen. It is learned along the way that Montero raised De la Vega's daughter, Elena, as his own. De la Vega wants to get to know her and tell her the truth, while Murietta falls in love with her.

Look no further than The Mask of Zorro for an action-packed picture that is both seductive and romantic. This adventure picture is a must-see because of the great chemistry between Banderas and Zeta-Jones, as well as the spectacular stunt work.

Detailed information:

Director: Martin Campbell

Stars: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Release date: July 17, 1998
Running time: 137 minutes

Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120746