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The Great Adventure of Zorro (1976): Cast & Plot

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The Great Adventure of Zorro is a 1976 family adventure film directed by Raúl de Anda Jr., starring Ricardo Carrión as Pedro de Vega, Rodolfo de Anda and Helena Rojo. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Great Adventure of Zorro (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Family , Adventure , Action
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Great Adventure of Zorro About?

The premise of The Great Adventure of Zorro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The De La Vega family is renowned and affluent across the region. When Diego, the youngest son of Don Alejandro, returns from a four‑year stay in Spain, he discovers his hometown under the thumb of a corrupt military that dispossesses farmers, turns their land into camps, sells it to fund troops and enslaves villagers. Assuming the mantle of Zorro, Diego battles the forces to restore liberty and justice to the oppressed.

The Great Adventure of Zorro Themes & Keywords

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  • superhero
  • zorro character
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Cast & crew

The Great Adventure of Zorro Cast & Characters

Ricardo Carrión leads the cast as Pedro de Vega, with Rodolfo de Anda as Del Zorro and Helena Rojo as Helena. Directed by Raúl de Anda Jr.; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Raúl de Anda Jr.

One more film directed by Raúl de Anda Jr.: Cabalgando a la luna.

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Plot

The Great Adventure of Zorro Plot Summary

What happens in The Great Adventure of Zorro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The De La Vegas are a wealthy and prestigious family known throughout the territory. When the youngest son of Don Alejandro de La Vega, Diego Rodolfo de Anda returns from his four-year stay in Spain, he finds his hometown oppressed by corrupt military forces. Farmers are being run from their homes, their land turned into military camps or sold off to fund the army, and the poor villagers are being treated as slaves. The mood is tense, and the old order is slipping away as soldiers tighten their grip on the countryside.

Full summary

The whole story of The Great Adventure of Zorro, scene by scene

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the true identity of Zorro in the film?

Details

The Great Adventure of Zorro Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Большое приключение Зорро” and “La Gran Aventura del Zorro, ზოროს დიდი თავგადასავალი”.

Also known as
  • Большое приключение Зорро
  • La Gran Aventura del Zorro, ზოროს დიდი თავგადასავალი
  • Велика пригода Зорро

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The Great Adventure of Zorro FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Great Adventure of Zorro, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Great Adventure of Zorro?

The Great Adventure of Zorro runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Great Adventure of Zorro released?

The Great Adventure of Zorro was released on February 12, 1976.

Who directed The Great Adventure of Zorro?

The Great Adventure of Zorro was directed by Raúl de Anda Jr.

More films by Raúl de Anda Jr.

Who is in the cast of The Great Adventure of Zorro?

The Great Adventure of Zorro stars Ricardo Carrión as Pedro de Vega, Rodolfo de Anda as Del Zorro and Helena Rojo as Helena, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Great Adventure of Zorro have a post-credit scene?

No. The Great Adventure of Zorro has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Great Adventure of Zorro in?

The original language of The Great Adventure of Zorro is Spanish.

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