One of the most successful Hollywood projects of the late nineties is “Zorro Mask”. The cast, a win-win storyline, excellent directing - all this explains the popularity of the picture, which collected more than $ 250 million at the box office. Who played the Mexican Robin Hood? Who was given the role of the enemy "masked hero"? And what kind of actress created the image of the beloved protagonist on the screen? The answers to these questions are in the article.
Diego de la Vega
The film tells about the fearless fighter for justice, the defender of the oppressed people. A noble robber named Diego de la Vega (and among the people - just Zorro) is at war with the enslavers. However, the worst enemy, Rafael Montero, once lures him into a trap. And before he commits a terrible crime: he kills the wife of the protagonist, and kidnaps his little daughter. A nation-wide hero falls into the hands of his enemy, who has imprisoned him for many years.
Alejandro Murietta
After a long absence, the masked man returns. Many no longer hoped to see him again, and some even forgot about the valiant hero. But Zorro, despite his prolonged imprisonment, did not lose hope of popular Mexican happiness. Aged and not so quick, Zorro meets a young guy named Alejandro. He is a noble robber and will reveal all the wisdom of his work. And most importantly, he will hand over the main attribute of the fighter for justice - a mask.
And here the viewer opens up exciting scenes. The successor is starting a fierce struggle against injustice. Chases, shootings, fierce sword battles and, of course, confiscation of money from the rich in order to transfer it to those in need. The elderly Zorro observes the successes of his student and is incredibly glad that the work he started did not sink into oblivion.
Vendetta
Zorro No. 1 really wants to take revenge on his worst enemy for the death of his wife and the abduction of his daughter, who for twenty years has matured and, of course, became the first beauty in the district. And in this he is happy to agree to help the hot guy Alejandro. After all, the young man has his own scores with Diego de la Vega's worst enemy. Alejandro wants to take revenge on Rafael Montero for the death of his brother.
Vivid scenes, beautiful heroes and, of course, the film "Mask of Zorro" is filled with humor.
Actors and roles
The main character, Alejandro, was played by none other than Antonio Banderas. Who, if not an American actor of Mexican descent, can play the role of the elusive Mouretta in the Western "Mask of Zorro"?
The actor became famous after the release of the social drama Philadelphia. After the role of Miguel Alveras, Banderas' career went uphill. Today he is one of the most sought after Hollywood actors.
In "The Mask of Zorro" Anthony Hopkins played another major role. The star of the films Hannibal, Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon, as always, was at his best, playing a wise, all-knowing and fair person.
Who acted as the main villain in the film "Mask of Zorro"? Actor Stuart Wilson. In the 90s, he was involved in the filming of the following paintings: “Love on the Orient Express,” “Escape is Impossible,” “Age of Innocence,” “Death and the Girl.” Wilson also played a small role in the series Deadly Weapons. Don Rafael Montero is one of the most striking movie images in the career of an actor. In the film "The Mask of Zorro" the main female role was played by Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The story of the noble robber has a happy ending. Diego de la Vega goes to another world. Alejandro becomes the one and only Zorro. He marries the beautiful Elena, the daughter of his teacher, played by Zeta Jones, and turns into an exemplary family man. But only every evening he saddles a zealous Andalusian stallion and sets off for the California expanses in order to continue the struggle with the enslavers of the Mexican people.