The mask of zorro has something you dont often see in modern action pictures. In terms of material, it is a prequel to johnston mcculleys 1919 novella the curse of capistrano, which first featured the character of zorro. Behind the mask of zorro or e zorro cabalga otra vez is a 1965 italian western film directed by ricardo blasco. Antonio banderas and catherine zetajones reprise their roles as the titular hero and his.
Rent the mask of zorro 1998 starring antonio banderas and anthony hopkins on dvd and bluray. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Although the films location is not precisely at the queenly intersection of boulevards santa monica and san vicentethe mask of zorro is broadly set in a southern california transitioning from spanish tyranny to capitalist independencethe action. 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. The mark of zorro the mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the character of the masked outlaw zorro created by johnston mcculley. Search, discover and share your favorite the mask of zorro gifs. The mask of zorro is based on the hugely successful movie of the same name and the character of zorro will be immediately recognisable to teens of all nationalities. Here, anderson channeled his vast skill in the service of creating a. Scott has also penned the novelization for jurassic park ii and a series of original jurassic park. Born in 1883, mcculley started as a police reporter for the police gazette and served as an army public affairs officer during world war i. It was directed by martin campbell and stars antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, and stuart wilson.
Parkes, laurie macdonald and lloyd phillips, with music by james horner, and written by roberto orci and alex kurtzman. Please click on the title or picture to be taken to, where you can add the book to your shopping list. If you watch carefully, youll notice that the guard on the right furthest from zorro reacts to the kick too early. I have a few minor problems, the most serious of which is the writing and referencing of the lawsuit section. The legend of zorro continues its predecessors inclusion of historical elements of california history into the fiction, though many liberties have been taken. Behind the mask of zorro is a documentary that tells the story of legendary mexican bandit, joaquin murrieta. The return of the legendary swordsman is well served by a. The legend of zorro is a 2005 american swashbuckler film directed by martin campbell, produced by walter f. In order to rid his land of greedy aristocrats and unearth the tr. The story has depth and i wish they would make more films like this. 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. Right from the opening shot of canvas being slit by the two young boys hoping to get a glimpse of zorro anthony hopkins through to the confessional scenes between antonio banderas and catherine zeta jones where she explains her passion for a bandit dialogue above indoors or out the mask of zorro is a treat to look at. Give it a try and see why zorro is hailed as the peoples champion and why this book gave birth to so many reincarnations in cinema. The mask of zorro 1998 directed by martin campbell.
Unsurprisingly, there is quite a bit of sword fighting and swashbuckling. The mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the character of the masked vigilante zorro created by johnston mcculley. The movie resurrects a character first played in silent films by douglas fairbanks sr. Visitors to my zorro website shouldnt be surprised to find a list of zorro titles available here. One scene very briefly shows a mans decapitated head and hand floating in water. He is also the masked hero zorro, coming in at the beginning of the film to defeat his mortal enemy raphael montero one last time. The movie changed the title to the mark of zorro and was a huge hit, propelling douglas fairbanks to superstardom. The last zorro tale, the mask of zorro, was published in 1959 short stories for men magazine. The mask of zorro is a sharp and shining steel blade among dull, rubber toy knives and like the hero of its story, revives a passion and spirit that has. This article needs additional citations for verification. In the scene where captain love and antonio banderas as zorro meet in the hallway of the hacienda, two guards rush down the hallway and drop their rifles and swords. You can find the original johnston mcculley story and books based on the 1998 film the mask of zorro. Zorro went on to become a hollywood staple, right through 1981s zorro, the gay blade and 1998s remake of mask starring antonio banderas.
He is typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of california against corrupt and tyrannical officials and. James horner after decades absent from the big screen, the legendary zorro returned in the form of antonio banderas during a 1998 summer season otherwise dominated by underachieving disaster flicks. I am very happy with the book, and plan to read it again. Rent the mask of zorro 1998 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Martin campbells surprisingly enjoyable film fed off the both the mystique of the concept and the chemistry between its three. The mask of zorro 1998 the mask of zorro 1998 user. In order to rid his land of greedy aristocrats and unearth the truth of his own forgotten past, a young apprentice takes up the famed blade and mask of swashbuckler zorro. The mask of zorro builds on this story, but the definitive zorro film for our time has yet to be made.
January 17, 2016 tags john eskow, johnston mcculley, martin campbell, randall jahnson, ted elliott, terry rossio, the mask of zorro screenplay, the mask of zorro script anthony hopkins scripts. The last major bigscreen hollywood retelling of that story was the great 1940 remake of the mark of zorro starring tyrone power. Released 1998, the mask of zorro stars antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, stuart wilson the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 16 min, and received a score of 63 out. Directed by gifted genre helmer martin campbell, its fight scenes were overseen by legendary hollywood swordmaster and gfs mainstay bob anderson. Aug 09, 2000 zorro went on to become a hollywood staple, right through 1981s zorro, the gay blade and 1998s remake of mask starring antonio banderas. The mask of zorro goodreads meet your next favorite book. Alejandro, the mexicanborn californian who became zorro at the end of the mask of zorro, is a fictional brother to joaquin murrieta, for whom the. The mask of zorro antonio banderas anthony hopkins catherine zetajones 1998 the fabled avenger anthony hopkins trains an uncouth protege antonio banderas to drive a spanish tyrant out of california once and for all. Hello, on initial reading the article looks to be in a good state and meeting the ga criteria. A swashbuckling crowdpleaser with charm to spare, campbells take on the classic hero is swift, fun, and exhilarating. Three years after james horners passing, we thought we would bring together three interviews on the mask of zorro, whose soundtrack album was released twenty years ago, in october 1998.
The mask of zorro, a deliciously fun 1998 film that was a solid hit but got nowhere near the acclaim it deserves. The overall plot is quite engaging and offers the traditional fun of watching heroes vanquish evil villains. The mask of zorro 1998 plot summary movie mistakes. No more can people complain that they dont make em like they used to, for this exciting, high adventure swashbuckler is easily the most enjoyable and one of the best movies of 1998. The mask of zorro music from the motion picture by james. The mask of zorro 48 movie clip a very spirited dancer 1998 hd duration.
The film is also an extended pun on sexual potency, for while the masked zorro is a deadly swordsman, his cynical alter ego is, well, limp. The movie resurrects a character first played in silent films by douglas fairbanks. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. In the making of the documentary, i had the opportunity to work with antonio banderas, isabel allende, luis valdez, jesse borrego, and a collection of wellrespected authors and academics. Sometimes the mask is a two piece, the main item being a blindfoldtype fabric with slits for the eyes, and the other item being a bandana over the head, so that it is covered even if the hat is removed. The story incorporates details from a variety of works that have featured the pulp hero, including the 1998 film the mask of zorro. Paperback, 224 pages published june 1st 1998 by pocket books first published 1996. I believe anyone can enjoy the mask of zorro weather old or young. Martin campbells surprisingly enjoyable film fed off the both the mystique of the concept and the chemistry between its three leading stars.
The rather short first interview was the introduction to a lengthy talk with the composer on titanic. The mask of zorro rises above the banal hollywood action film due to the fine performances of anthony hopkins and antonio banderas as the old and young zorros. The novel takes the form of a biography and was the first origin story for this legendary character. The mask of zorro 1998 by gc8 on september 25, 2011 in the late 90s, someone got the bright idea to revive the zorro franchise with antonio banderas as the lead. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Dec 01, 2007 the mask of zorro 48 movie clip a very spirited dancer 1998 hd duration. Zorro is a 2005 novel by chilean author isabel allende. The mask of zorro 1998 stream and watch online moviefone. Hopkins trains a new zorro properly portrayed by antonio.
Rent the mask of zorro 1998 on dvd and bluray netflix. The mark of zorro is still as entertaining a read today as it undoubtedly was back in 1919. It is a very fun and suspenseful, a real adventure tale. A young thief, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, is trained by the once great, but aged zorro, who also pursues vengeance of his own. Jan 31, 2012 the mask of zorro 48 movie clip a very spirited dancer 1998 hd duration. 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. Full of derringdo, sword fights, daring escapes, a passionate love story, and a masked hero who laughs scornfully in the face of danger, its escapism at its finest, imbued with a spanishmexican flavor.
The story incorporates details from a variety of works that have featured the. The mask of zorro remains antonio banderas best performance and he give his all on screen. The mask of zorro fight 1 of 5 grading fight scenes. The mask of zorro the legend of zorro double feature 4. It also has a lot of zest, humor, energy and swordplay. The first mainstream hollywood picture to depict the legendary swordsman in quite some time, the mask of zorro is a throwback to filmmaking of yesteryear. Paperback extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the elt classroom for motivating, contemporary graded material that will instantly appeal to students. Zorro was created by pulp writer johnston mcculley. Swordfights, duels, deaths, and big flashy explosions populate this adventure.
Zorro asks them to bend over and then proceed to kicknudge them out the window. The mark of zorro alternates between light romance and thrills more than 80 years on, fairbanks stunts and physical exuberance continue to surprise audiences. Released 1998, the mask of zorro stars antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, stuart wilson the pg movie has a runtime of about 2. The mask of zorro nude scenes naked pics and videos at. The mask of zorro music from the motion picture, an album by james horner on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The mask of zorro 12 stunning, visually rich, and highly acclaimed motion picture that retells the story of the masked swordsman anthony hopkins serving the people of california by saving them from the devious plans and conspiracies the spanish empire and trained forces carry out. One of the best adventure films of the 1990s, martin campbells the mask of zorro is an robustly entertaining and fully exciting piece of work. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
This book is the single one that i have read in only two days. His latest novel is the rogues hour, the first book in the everquest adventure line. Some of the sword violence is comedic in the form of pratfalls and debonair oneliners. It is a popcorn epic that follows thrillingly in the footsteps of cinemas. The return of the legendary swordsman is well served by a grandly mounted production in the. The mask of zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they dont make em like that anymore. The original capefurling, bootsstamping, swordplaying gay blade of west hollywood is celebrated in the mask of zorro 1998.
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