Between california and barcelona, the new world and the old, the persona of zorro is formed, a great hero is born, and the legend begins. Antonio banderas and catherine zetajones reprise their roles as the titular hero and his spouse, elena, and rufus sewell. Zorro is the story of the epic adventures of a young man and his friends during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The story was divided into five separate independent parts and published in the literature periodical all story weekly. Antonio banderas and adrian alonso in the legend of zorro 2005.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the legend of zorro article. The story was originally meant as a standalone tale, and at the denouement, zorro s true identity is revealed to all. There was quite a bit of action and the train fight at the end is rather thrilling. The legend of zorro is a sequel to 1998s the mask of zorro, also directed by martin campbell, starring antonio banderas, catherine zetajones and rufus sewell. He is typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of california against corrupt and tyrannical officials and. A task for zorro 1947 a series of paperback novels were published by tom doherty associates, inc. Antonio banderas and academy award rwinner catherine zetajones 2002, best supporting actress, chicago return for more. Zorro, settled down with his wife, elena zetajones. James horner scores the music and phil meheux is the cinematographer. Scott ciencin is a new york times bestselling author of adult and childrens fiction, with more than sixty novels, numerous short stories, and comic book scripts in a wide range of genres to his credits. Antonio banderas and catherine zetajones reprise their roles as the titular hero and his. The mask of zorro the legend of zorro double feature.
Zorro the masters edition volume one 19321944 zorro the masters edition volume two 19441946 zorro the masters edition. Zorro s debut in the novel the curse of capistrano 1919. This article has been renamed as the result of a move request. Zorro by isabel allende meet your next favorite book. The legend of zorro by bill yenne meet your next favorite book. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The legend of zorro by martin campbell antonio banderas. The legend of zorro will disappoint fans of the first, and some will think that this is an average or mediocre film with a watered down plot. Despite the class differences they become milk brothers for life. If you want to start a series thelegendofzorro page, just click the edit button above. Was zorro, the masked man who left his trademark z on evildoers, inspired by a reallife person from history. The legend of zorro bigger, louder and considerably less charming than its predecessor, longdeferred sequel the legend of zorro gets by mostly on dazzling stunt work and the pleasure of seeing. Diego is the son of a spanish hidalgo and a native american. Diego vega, the eighteenyearold scion of a local landowner, returns from studying in spain and discovers that his homeland has.
It stars antonio banderas, catherine zetajones, rufus sewell, michael emerson and nick chinlund. Zorro, returns to america to reclaim the hacienda on which he was raised and to. With antonio banderas, catherine zetajones, rufus sewell, alberto reyes. The legend of zorro meets alejate by josh groban duration. Parkes, laurie macdonald and lloyd phillips, with music by james horner, and written by roberto orci and alex kurtzman. Jan 03, 2019 was zorro, the masked man who left his trademark z on evildoers, inspired by a reallife person from history. The legend of zorro antonio banderas catherine zetajones rufus sewell 2005 the masked swordsman antonio banderas and his wife catherine zetajones fight a european count rufus sewell plotting to block californias state. Oct 27, 2005 the legend of zorro commits a lot of movie sins, but one is mortal.
You will recall the mask of zorro 1998, which first united antonio banderas and catherine zetajones as zorro and elena, in a resurrection of the character first played by douglas fairbanks sr. If you want to start a main thelegendofzorro page, just click the edit button above. In terms of material, it is a prequel to johnston mcculleys 1919 novella the curse of capistrano. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Extraordinary zorro is an italianjapanese anime, based on the western character zorro. The legend of zorro is directed by martin campbell and is a sequel to the mask of zorro from 1998. Zorro is a captivating retelling of the zorro legend by an author so adept at mixing history and reality this becomes a sensational look at a swashbuckling hero. His father, sent to spanish california to serve as mayor of the colony, met his mestizo mother during a raid she lead to free captured native americans. The film lurches from the family trauma to national security anxieties, or, terrorism by way of the wild wild west. Zorro behind the mask is a daring defender of freedom and justice, wielding sword and whip with unparalleled skill in defense of the common peoples cause. Zorro debuted in johnston mcculley s novel the curse of capistrano, serialized in five parts between august 9 and september 6, 1919 in the pulp magazine allstory weekly. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. As a huge fan of legend of zorro, i decided to pick up this book, if only because often what was cut from the movie makes it within the novelizations. In terms of material, it is a prequel to johnston mcculleys 1919 novella the curse of capistrano, which.
Zorro must come to the rescue of the people of california and perhaps his beloved elena as well before they both fall into dangerous hands. The legend of zorro is a 2005 american swashbuckler film directed by martin campbell, produced by walter f. The legend of zorro 2005 the legend of zorro 2005 the legend of zorro 2005 the image could not be loaded. Oct 23, 2005 the legend of zorro bigger, louder and considerably less charming than its predecessor, longdeferred sequel the legend of zorro gets by mostly on dazzling stunt work and the pleasure of seeing. Potential plot and characters details have been revealed for z, the upcoming zorro movie reboot from writer turned writerdirector jonas cuaron. The second feature the legend of zorro is a decent enough movie and has some of its own great moments, i just suggest you not watch it immediately following the first one as it simply cannot compare to the walltowall fun and sheer exhilaration of the mask of zorro. The legend of zorro hardcover january 1, 1991 by bill yenne author 5. A nefarious group is working on of a cratermaking, nitroglycerinebased weapon in order to control who has access to u. Scott has also penned the novelization for jurassic park ii and a series of original jurassic park. The legend of zorro was directed by martin campbell, who performed the same duties on the mask of zorro. Johnston mcculleys zorro short stories were reprinted by pulp adventures inc. The novel takes the form of a biography and was the first origin story for this legendary character.
He is typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of california against corrupt and tyrannical officials and other villains. The legend of zorro takes place ten years after the events in mask of zorro. The eagerly awaited sequel to the mask of zorro, entitled the legend of zorro premiered october 28, 2005. Zorro is a 2005 novel by chilean author isabel allende. It is but another instance of injustice, fray felipe said. His latest novel is the rogues hour, the first book in the everquest adventure line. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. The legend of zorro continues its predecessors inclusion of historical elements of california history into the fiction, though many liberties have been taken. Antonio banderas and academy awardwinner catherine zetajones 2002, best supporting actress, chicago return for more swashbuckling action, adventure and excitement in the explosive cinematic thrillride, the legend of zorro. Apr 07, 2009 the legend of zorro meets alejate by josh groban duration. Pirates des caraibes 2010 harmonie lisle sur le doubs et scey sur saone. The legend of zorro is big and loud, mixing extended action sequences with gestures toward family unity.