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The Nephews of Zorro (1968): Cast & Plot

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The Nephews of Zorro is a 1968 comedy directed by Marcello Ciorciolini, starring Dean Reed as Raphael / Zorro, Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Nephews of Zorro (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
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The story

What Is The Nephews of Zorro About?

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

Two Sicilian friends travel to America hoping to strike gold, but their fortunes turn sour in California. There they encounter the heroic Zorro, who defends the defenseless. The newcomers join his quest, leading to a series of adventurous escapades and humorous moments.

The Nephews of Zorro Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • spaghetti western
  • italo western
  • search for gold
  • zorro character
  • california
  • alta california
  • commandant
  • hangman
  • sicily
  • 19th century
  • bad luck
  • sword fight
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  • mask
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Nephews of Zorro Cast & Characters

Dean Reed leads the cast as Raphael / Zorro, with Franco Franchi as Franco La Vacca and Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio La Vacca. Directed by Marcello Ciorciolini; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Nephews of Zorro

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From the director

More from Marcello Ciorciolini

More films directed by Marcello Ciorciolini: Meo Patacca, Franco and Ciccio… Robber and Cop, Guess Who’s Coming for a Snack? and Ciccio Forgives, I Don’t.

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Plot

The Nephews of Zorro Plot Summary

What happens in The Nephews of Zorro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two Sicilian cousins, Franco La Vacca Franco Franchi and Ciccio La Vacca Ciccio Ingrassia, arrive in California with bright hopes of striking it rich through gold, chasing the glimmer of fortune across a vast, sunlit landscape. They are blissfully unaware that the region harbors Zorro, the legendary defender of the poor and the innocent, a masked hero whose actions ripple through the town. Their first brush with the legend comes when Zorro frees two prisoners unjustly kept behind bars, a moment that plants the seed of trouble and awe alike.

Full summary

The whole story of The Nephews of Zorro, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Nephews of Zorro?

9 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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What are the names of the two Sicilian cousins who travel to California?

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The Nephews of Zorro Also Known As

Also known as “I nipoti di Zorro”.

Also known as
  • I nipoti di Zorro

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FAQ

The Nephews of Zorro FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Nephews of Zorro?

The Nephews of Zorro runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Nephews of Zorro released?

The Nephews of Zorro was released on December 12, 1968.

Who directed The Nephews of Zorro?

The Nephews of Zorro was directed by Marcello Ciorciolini.

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Who is in the cast of The Nephews of Zorro?

The Nephews of Zorro stars Dean Reed as Raphael / Zorro, Franco Franchi as Franco La Vacca and Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio La Vacca, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Nephews of Zorro have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Nephews of Zorro in?

The original language of The Nephews of Zorro is Italian.

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