The Legend of Zorro (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Legend of Zorro is a 2005 action western directed by Martin Campbell, starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones. It brings to the screen characters from The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $142.4 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Zorro About?
The premise of The Legend of Zorro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A legendary swordsman, Zorro, confronts his most formidable threat yet: the Knights of Aragon, who seek to control the United States. As he battles to thwart their plans for global domination, he also grapples with personal turmoil. His wife, Elena, has filed for divorce, claiming his dedication to heroism has overshadowed his family. Torn between his duty to protect the innocent and the desire to mend his marriage, Zorro must find a way to save the day and confront his inner struggles.
The Legend of Zorro Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sequel
- abraham lincoln character
- good versus evil
- good man
- good woman
- four word title
- zorro character
- black stallion the horse character
- boy horse relationship
- girl horse relationship
- swashbuckler adventure
- 1850s
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- superhero action
- woman horse relationship
- man horse relationship
- hero rides a black horse
- year 1850
- husband wife relationship
- territory becomes a state
- woman wears a nightgown
- nightgown
- sword fight
- california
- fight
- hero
- mask
- explosion
- opening action scene
- long black hair
- knife fight
- knife
- duel
- adventure hero
- hand to hand combat
- karate chop
- karate
- dual wield
- outlaw
- arson
- brunette
- kiss
- cowboy hat
- cowboy boots
- fencing
- repeating rifle
- henry rifle
- shotgun
- double barreled shotgun
- flintlock pistol
- disarming someone
The Legend of Zorro Cast
Antonio Banderas leads the cast, with Catherine Zeta Jones. Directed by Martin Campbell.
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Director Martin Campbell
More from Martin Campbell
More films directed by Martin Campbell, best-rated first: Casino Royale, GoldenEye, The Foreigner and Edge of Darkness.
The Legend of Zorro Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Legend of Zorro 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Legend of Zorro Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Zorro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1850, nine years after the events of the original film, California faces a pivotal moment as it votes on whether to become a state within the United States of America. The masked hero, Alejandro Murrieta, also known as Don Alejandro De La Vega (Antonio Banderas), thwarts a scheme to steal the ballots. However, during a confrontation with a gunman, Jacob McGivens (Nick Chinlund), Alejandro momentarily loses his mask, allowing a couple of Pinkerton agents to recognize him. The very next day, these agents confront his wife, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), coercing her into divorcing him under threat.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of Zorro, scene by scene
The Legend of Zorro Box Office & Budget
The Legend of Zorro grossed $142.4 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $46.5 million came from the US and Canada and $95.9 million (67%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$142.4M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $46.5M
- International
- $95.9M
- Budget
- $75M
The Legend of Zorro Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
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- Featurette The Legend of Zorro (2005) Featurette
How Well Do You Know The Legend of Zorro?
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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Cars in The Legend of Zorro
7 cars on screen, including the 2004 Subaru Outback and the 1999 Ford Explorer.
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1968 GMC 3500 Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet C-50 Background role
The Legend of Zorro Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Zorro - The Legend of Zorro” and “Zorro 2 - The Legend of Zorro”.
- Also known as
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- Zorro - The Legend of Zorro
- Zorro 2 - The Legend of Zorro
- El Zorro II: The Legend of Zorro
- La leggenda di Zorro
- 黑俠梭羅 Z 傳奇
- Die Legende des Zorro
- La Légende de Zorro
- Zorro Efsanesi
- Zorron legenda
- Легенда Зорро
- Zorro legendája
- Legenden om Zorro
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- 佐罗传奇
- Legenda Zorro
- Legenda o Zorrovi
- La leyenda del Zorro
- Легендата за Зоро
- A Lenda de Zorro
- Ο Θρύλος του Ζορό
- Legenda lui Zorro
- זורו 2
- 레전드 오브 조로
- A Lenda do Zorro
- La llegenda del Zorro
- レジェンド・オブ・ゾロ
- افسانه زورو
- 蒙面俠蘇洛２：不朽傳奇
- Legenda apie Zoro
- ศึกตำนานหน้ากากโซโร
- Legenda o Zorru
- Huyền Thoại Zorro
- Legenda o Zorrou
- زوررو رىۋايىتى
- 佐羅傳奇, ლეგენდა ზოროზე
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The Legend of Zorro FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Zorro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Zorro?
The Legend of Zorro runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was The Legend of Zorro released?
The Legend of Zorro was released on October 28, 2005.
Who directed The Legend of Zorro?
The Legend of Zorro was directed by Martin Campbell.
More films by Martin Campbell Who is in the cast of The Legend of Zorro?
The Legend of Zorro stars Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones.
How much did The Legend of Zorro make at the box office?
The Legend of Zorro grossed $142.4 million worldwide ($46.5 million domestic, $95.9 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is The Legend of Zorro rated?
The Legend of Zorro has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Legend of Zorro have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Zorro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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