Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Zorro: The Gay Blade is a 1981 action western directed by Peter Medak, starring George Hamilton, Donovan Scott and Ron Leibman. It brings to the screen characters from The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1982. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Zorro: The Gay Blade About?
The premise of Zorro: The Gay Blade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1840s Mexico, a cruel governor’s tyranny is challenged by the masked hero Zorro. When Zorro sustains an injury, his twin brother Don Diego Vega, now Lieutenant Bunny Wigglesworth, steps in as the new masked avenger. Adopting the alias "The Gay Blade," Bunny brings a unique style and innovative approaches to fighting injustice. He also finds himself caught in a romantic entanglement with Charlotte, a passionate champion for change, while rallying support for a more equitable future.
Zorro: The Gay Blade Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- zorro character
- swashbuckler adventure
- same actor playing twin role
- swashbuckler
- brother brother relationship
- actor playing multiple roles
- homosexual
- character name as title
- nickname in title
- camp
- campy
- man wears women's clothing
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- parody comedy
- 1840
- 1840s
- year 1840
- flintlock musket
- madrid spain
- infidelity
- mute
- servant
- alcalde
- reading a letter
- carriage
- los angeles california
- spanish don
- rigged election
- masked ball
- peasant
- tax collector
- neglected wife
- nagging wife
- necklace
- stolen necklace
- spilled wine
- lipstick
- lipstick message on mirror
- spy
- zorro
- two brothers
- fop
- swashbuckling
- gay brother
- effeminate man
- masqued ball
- injured foot
- hero
- mexico
- gay
- whip
Zorro: The Gay Blade Cast
George Hamilton leads the cast, with Donovan Scott and Ron Leibman. Directed by Peter Medak; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Medak
Also Starring in Zorro: The Gay Blade
· 6 moreZorro: The Gay Blade Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Zorro: The Gay Blade 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Zorro: The Gay Blade Plot Summary
What happens in Zorro: The Gay Blade 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
Set in the indeterminate 1840s, the film opens in a lavish villa in Madrid, Spain, where we find Don Diego Vega (George Hamilton), the quintessential Spanish Don Juan, entangled in a romantic liaison with a gorgeous woman. However, she is not his spouse; instead, she belongs to someone else. Their clandestine affair takes a dangerous turn when her husband, Garcia, unexpectedly arrives, shattering their illusion of safety. Demonstrating considerable flair, Diego engages in a duel against Garcia and his five brothers, wielding swords with finesse. Meanwhile, Diego’s mute servant, Paco (Donovan Scott), communicates a letter from Diego’s father requesting his return to California, a region then under Mexican rule. The two escape by leaping from a high wall into a waiting carriage.
Full summary
The whole story of Zorro: The Gay Blade, scene by scene
Zorro: The Gay Blade Awards & Nominations
Zorro: The Gay Blade earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1982.
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Golden Globes 1982 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – George Hamilton
Zorro: The Gay Blade Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Zorro: The Gay Blade.
How Well Do You Know Zorro: The Gay Blade?
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 awakens amidst a tangle of sheets at the beginning of the movie?
Zorro: The Gay Blade Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “El Zorro: The Gay Blade” and “Zorro mezzo e mezzo”.
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- El Zorro: The Gay Blade
- Zorro mezzo e mezzo
- Zorro mit der heißen Klinge
- La Grande Zorro
- As Duas Faces de Zorro
- Zorro, a penge
- Estos zorros... locos, locos, locos
- Zorro, ostrá čepeľ
- 粉雄佐罗
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Zorro: The Gay Blade FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Zorro: The Gay Blade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zorro: The Gay Blade?
Zorro: The Gay Blade runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Zorro: The Gay Blade released?
Zorro: The Gay Blade was released on July 17, 1981.
Who directed Zorro: The Gay Blade?
Zorro: The Gay Blade was directed by Peter Medak.
More films by Peter Medak Who is in the cast of Zorro: The Gay Blade?
Zorro: The Gay Blade stars George Hamilton, Donovan Scott and Ron Leibman, among 10 credited actors.
How is Zorro: The Gay Blade rated?
Zorro: The Gay Blade has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was Zorro: The Gay Blade nominated for any awards?
Zorro: The Gay Blade received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Zorro: The Gay Blade have a post-credit scene?
No. Zorro: The Gay Blade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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