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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure
Votes4
DirectorRay Austin
WritersRobert McCullough
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.8 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsZorro: The Legend Begins
About Zorro: The Legend Begins
The story of Don Diego de la Vega, a young man who returns to his home in Spanish California to find the town under the oppressive rule of a corrupt Alcalde, forcing him to take on the secret identity of Zorro to fight for justice and protect the people from the tyrannical regime, with the help of his loyal servant Felipe.
Directed by Ray Austin, Zorro: The Legend Begins leans on a strong ensemble — Duncan Regehr, Juan Diego Botto, Patrice Martinez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1990.
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