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Action western
The Mask of Zorro (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mask of Zorro is a 1998 action western directed by Martin Campbell, starring Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones. It brings to the screen characters from The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $250.3 million worldwide on a $95 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. It holds 66% on TMDB.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $95M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Mask of Zorro About?
The premise of The Mask of Zorro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After twenty years in hiding, the masked hero Zorro emerges to challenge the tyrannical rule of Don Rafael Montero, the man who framed his father and stole his land. With the reluctant assistance of a charming rogue, Alejandro, Zorro seeks vengeance and fights to liberate California from oppression. Their quest is complicated by newfound romance and shocking betrayals, all while the future of the region’s prosperity is at stake.
The Mask of Zorro Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- outdoor nudity
- california
- superhero
- younger version of character
- good man
- good woman
- final showdown
- four word title
- zorro character
- boy horse relationship
- hairy chested man
- death of brother
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- father daughter reunion
- andalusian horse
- cave beneath waterfall
- 20 years later
- suicide
- pendant necklace
- head in a jar
- hand in a jar
- sensuality
- cleavage
- swashbuckler adventure
- male rear nudity
- braless
- hair covering breasts
- brief female nudity
- hands covering breasts
- 1820s
- 1840s
- year 1821
- year 1841
- female nudity
- father daughter relationship
- west
- woman horse relationship
- man horse relationship
- hero rides a black horse
- friesian horse
- friesian horses
- brunette
- nightgown
- woman wears a nightgown
- superhero action
- revenge
- 19th century
- training
- swordsman
- mask
- first part
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Cast & crew
The Mask of Zorro Cast
Anthony Hopkins leads the cast, with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones. Directed by Martin Campbell.
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Director Martin Campbell
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Ratings
The Mask of Zorro Reviews & Ratings
The Mask of Zorro holds 66% on TMDB.
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TMDB 66% User score
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Plot
The Mask of Zorro Plot Summary
What happens in The Mask of Zorro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1821, the mysterious figure known as Zorro emerged to protect the oppressed common folk of Las Californias from the ruthless tyranny of Spain’s soldiers. The corrupt governor, Don Rafael Montero, devised a plan to trap Zorro during the public execution of three peasants, hoping to catch the elusive masked hero. However, Zorro intervened just in time, and amidst the ensuing chaos, two young brothers, Alejandro and Joaquín Murrieta, unwittingly thwarted Montero’s nefarious scheme. After Zorro defeated the remaining soldiers, he expressed his gratitude to Joaquín by giving him a symbolic medallion.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mask of Zorro, scene by scene
Box office
The Mask of Zorro Box Office & Budget
The Mask of Zorro grossed $250.3 million worldwide on a $95 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $94.1 million came from the US and Canada and $156.2 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$250.3M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $94.1M
- International
- $156.2M
- Budget
- $95M
US & Canada 38%
Rest of the world 62%
Awards
The Mask of Zorro Awards & Nominations
The Mask of Zorro was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 5 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1999 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Antonio Banderas
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Oscars 1999 2 nominations- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Sound Effects Editing
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BAFTA 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Costume Design
Videos
The Mask of Zorro Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Mask of Zorro (1998) Film Clip
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Mask 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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main antagonist that sets a trap for Zorro?
Details
The Mask of Zorro Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Zorro - Den maskerte hevneren” and “黑俠梭羅”.
- Also known as
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- Zorro - Den maskerte hevneren
- 黑俠梭羅
- La Máscara Del Zorro
- El Zorro I: The Mask of Zorro
- Die Maske des Zorro
- Le Masque de Zorro
- La maschera di Zorro
- Zorro álarca
- Zorro - Den maskerade hämnaren
- 佐罗的面具
- A Máscara de Zorro
- Маска Зорро
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- Маската на Зоро
- Maskeli Kahraman Zorro
- Zorro: Den maskerede hævner
- Zorro: Tajemná tvář
- Masca lui Zorro
- Η Μάσκα του Ζορό
- המסכה של זורו
- 마스크 오브 조로
- A Máscara do Zorro
- マスク・オブ・ゾロ
- Maska Zorro
- Zorron naamio
- Zorro - Den maskerte hevner
- نقاب زورو
- Zoro kaukė
- Zorro: Tajomná tvár
- หน้ากากโซโร
- Mặt Nạ Zorro
- Zorro: Maskirani osvetnik
- 蒙面俠蘇洛
- La màscara del Zorro, ზვიოს ნიღაბი
- Zorro mask
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FAQ
The Mask of Zorro FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Mask of Zorro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mask of Zorro?
The Mask of Zorro runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was The Mask of Zorro released?
The Mask of Zorro was released on July 17, 1998.
Who directed The Mask of Zorro?
The Mask of Zorro was directed by Martin Campbell.
More films by Martin Campbell Who is in the cast of The Mask of Zorro?
The Mask of Zorro stars Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones.
How much did The Mask of Zorro make at the box office?
The Mask of Zorro grossed $250.3 million worldwide ($94.1 million domestic, $156.2 million international) on a budget of $95 million.
How is The Mask of Zorro rated?
The Mask of Zorro has 66% on TMDB.
Was The Mask of Zorro nominated for any awards?
The Mask of Zorro received 5 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does The Mask of Zorro have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mask of Zorro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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