The Mask of Zorro Movie Review 1998

The dashing masked swordsman, who first made an appearance in a 1919 newspaper comic, returns to the big screen. Aging Zorro (Hopkins) escapes from 20 years in prison when he discovers his mortal enemy Montero (Wilson) is looking to establish an independent republic of California. But he needs some help and picks bandit Alejandro (Banderas), who needs a lot of training. Caught in the middle is Elena (Zeta Jones), a spirited beauty who was raised by Montero (Wilson) and doesn't know she's really Zorro's daughter. She wields quite a mean sword herself as Alejandro learns before any romancing can begin. A little long but offering swashbuckling fun.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 136 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Zorro, Swashbucklers, Impending Retirement, Adventure Drama, Romantic Adventures, Not-So-True Identity, Dads, Top Grossing Films of 1998

Screenplay

Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, John Eskow

Cast

Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stuart Wilson, Matt Letscher, Maury Chaykin, Tony Amendola, Pedro Armendariz, L.Q. Jones

Cinematography

Phil Meheux

Director

Martin Campbell

Music

James Horner

Producer

Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, TriStar Pictures