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Movie poster: Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981)
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Zorro, The Gay Blade

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1981 · 93 min Western Action Comedy Adventure Romance
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1981
Country Mexico
Genre Western, Action, Comedy, Adventure, Romance
Director Peter Medak
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (53 votes)

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The film constructs a parody universe that relies on the familiar tropes of the Zorro legend, using them to craft an overt, almost farcical comedy. It explores themes of legacy and identity through the lens of absurdity, as a serious mission falls into the hands of a flamboyant successor.

Those who tire of straightforward swashbucklers will find delight in the gag-filled contrast between heroic expectation and its garish reinterpretation. What lingers after the credits is the feeling of a lighthearted, carefree carnival. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Peter Medak

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