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Zorro, The Gay Blade

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1981 | 93 min | Western, Action, Comedy, Adventure, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

In 19th century Mexico, legendary swordsman Zorro has passed on his weapon and his sense of duty to his noble son, Diego, a dashing swashbuckler like his father. But after an injury sidelines Diego, he is forced to hand the mask over to his twin, Ramon.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $10 million worldwide on a $13 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 46K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Medak

  • George HamiltonDon Diego Vega / Zorro / Bunny Wigglesworth / The Gay Blade / Ramon Vega
  • Lauren HuttonCharlotte Taylor Wilson
  • Brenda VaccaroFlorinda
  • Ron LeibmanCaptain Esteban
  • Donovan ScottPaco
  • James BoothVelasquez
  • Helen BurnsConsuela
  • Clive RevillGarcia
  • Carolyn SeymourDolores
  • Eduardo NoriegaDon Francisco