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I loved this version of the Zorro story. It was such a shame that the show ended right when it was reaching a climax. Don Diego was about to reveal to his father and Victoria Escelante that he was Zorro. The episode in the last season where his lost brother discovered his identity was awesome. This series, unfortunately, was cancelled without a desperately needed resolution. I really wish they at least would do a reunion movie to tie up he loose ends, but unfortunately, it will never happen.
- JantheMan3
- Dec 12, 2001
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- skiesfullofstars
- Mar 26, 2007
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The finest version of Zorro, bar none. Regehr possesses a truly unique combination of intelligence, athletic ability, grace, charm, class, discipline, artistic skill and terrific good looks to portray one of the favorite heroes of all time. Martinez is lovely, full of fire and passion, and is graceful and appealing. Victor is a lovable, clumsy, and ethically conflicted Sergeant Mendoza. All of the cast - Henry Darrow,Efrem Zimbalist Jr., JG Hertzler, Michael Tylo and Juan Diego Botto, do an excellent job. Sets are great, music is stirring, and the writing is superb on most occasions. Should have received more recognition, needs to come out on DVD. Not to be missed!
- storywaters
- Jan 11, 2008
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The one and only Zorro in my eyes is Guy Wiliams, he made a far better performance than Regehr or Banderas.
But i must say, i enjoyed this series.
I don't remember much about this show, except that my dad is a Zorro fan, so we used to watch this when I was all of four or five. I remember it featured the hot Mexican lady from Three Amigos. There was a bumbling fat guy who looked sort of like a Latino Oliver Hardy. He was naturally the comic relief. I think there was a deaf kid who was sort of Zorro's sidekick. I think the episodes usually culminated in some impressive fencing. I thought the Zorro costume was pretty cool. I believe the theme song was the generic late-80s theme song they used on every action pack show at this time, that kind of passionate hair-metal-meets-orchestral-score music, except it had sort of a Hispanic flavor to it.
Like I said, I have great memories of sitting on my dad's lap watching this show, along with Rifleman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Unfortunately, at some point there was a scheduling conflict wherein they started showing ST:TNG at the same time they were showing this, so usually we opted for the latter. Had we known TNG would still be showing in reruns fifteen years later, while Zorro would die a quiet death and never be heard from again, I suppose we would have rethought our decision. But you know what they say about hindsight.
Like I said, I have great memories of sitting on my dad's lap watching this show, along with Rifleman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Unfortunately, at some point there was a scheduling conflict wherein they started showing ST:TNG at the same time they were showing this, so usually we opted for the latter. Had we known TNG would still be showing in reruns fifteen years later, while Zorro would die a quiet death and never be heard from again, I suppose we would have rethought our decision. But you know what they say about hindsight.
I began watching this installment of Zorro when I was about 10. I hadn't discovered superheroes or even comic books yet (shocking, I know) and to me, Don Diego was the coolest character on TV. He was Batman, he was Daredevil, he was the virtuous good guy without superpowers who valiantly fought against insurmountable odds, hoping to rid his home of evil. He did this week after week, and it was glorious. He used his intelligence, his wits, and had luck on his side. Also, there was emotion behind the characters. I loved the last few episodes (where he fought his long lost twin brother) and I also loved the episode in which Adam West guest-starred, and as Bruce Wayne's great-great grandfather, no less ! If you ever have a chance to watch this show, take it. You won't be disappointed.
The hero Zorro continues but played with Canadian and Mexican actors, Duncan Regehr is our 1990s Zorro with style.
California is ruled by a ruthless Alcalde but he has a sworn enemy Zorro who always ruins his plans. The Alcalde has another enemy, the Del La Vega family that he must respect for, but he doesn't know that the son Don Diego is his nemesis Zorro.
Despite the season 2 to 4 is a little bit disappointing but the season 1 is excellent with great music and great stuntmen with good actors and actresses. With interesting story I give this 10/10.
California is ruled by a ruthless Alcalde but he has a sworn enemy Zorro who always ruins his plans. The Alcalde has another enemy, the Del La Vega family that he must respect for, but he doesn't know that the son Don Diego is his nemesis Zorro.
Despite the season 2 to 4 is a little bit disappointing but the season 1 is excellent with great music and great stuntmen with good actors and actresses. With interesting story I give this 10/10.
- euroasiangenetic
- Dec 8, 2018
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I used to watch it every week-end on TV.Regehr was astonishing as Zorro,and Camhi as Victoria very hot.The rest of the cast was also excellent including Zimbalist as Zorro's father.Lasted for four seasons and cut off unexpectadly.If you catch it on TV or youtube don't miss it.
- krh1-315-124286
- Mar 11, 2012
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I found this movie and another at our public SF library and was happy to see them. This movie is entitled "Zorro, The Legend Begins" and offers Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (Stephanie Zimbalist of Remington Steel fame is his daughter) as Zorro's father. The one difference in this telling of Zorro is his younger deaf mute companion.
The film starts off with Don Diego (Zorro) as a young man sent from his father's prosperous ranch in a small Mexican village to a bigger city to broaden his education and to train with a famous swordsman. Diego returns many years later, his little deaf mute playmate has grown up as has the lovely Victoria (Patrice Camhi) who now runs the local tavern. The town is controlled by a vicious "Alcade" (Michael Tylo) who taxes the poor ranchers and tax people and is brutal to them.
Zorro is being chased by the soldiers when he falls over a cliff and his horse goes back to the ranch to fetch Felipe (Juan Botta, the young deaf mute. As he lay there he takes us back through his memories of his life as Zorro.
We learn how and why Don Diego creates his Zorro identity and watch as he saves the townspeople from the cruel Alcade.
This is not a cheesy production. The costumes are well done as are the sets, including a glorious clipper ship that is real and takes Don Diego on his journey to learn how to be an expert swordsman.
I'm hoping there are many more of these productions that I just haven't found yet. The second flim in this series (that I will review also) is entitled: Zorro: A Conspiracy of Blood. Apparently these movies were created for television. They are all in color and about 100 minutes long (1 hour 40 minutes).
The film starts off with Don Diego (Zorro) as a young man sent from his father's prosperous ranch in a small Mexican village to a bigger city to broaden his education and to train with a famous swordsman. Diego returns many years later, his little deaf mute playmate has grown up as has the lovely Victoria (Patrice Camhi) who now runs the local tavern. The town is controlled by a vicious "Alcade" (Michael Tylo) who taxes the poor ranchers and tax people and is brutal to them.
Zorro is being chased by the soldiers when he falls over a cliff and his horse goes back to the ranch to fetch Felipe (Juan Botta, the young deaf mute. As he lay there he takes us back through his memories of his life as Zorro.
We learn how and why Don Diego creates his Zorro identity and watch as he saves the townspeople from the cruel Alcade.
This is not a cheesy production. The costumes are well done as are the sets, including a glorious clipper ship that is real and takes Don Diego on his journey to learn how to be an expert swordsman.
I'm hoping there are many more of these productions that I just haven't found yet. The second flim in this series (that I will review also) is entitled: Zorro: A Conspiracy of Blood. Apparently these movies were created for television. They are all in color and about 100 minutes long (1 hour 40 minutes).
- Jon Torino
- Apr 17, 2001
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- MoonSander
- Mar 7, 2020
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I use to watch this with my two kids, they loved it. And I loved it too, specially the music, a little feeling of Spanish music and Mexican music.
Duncan is a good version of zorro. He has the looks and great voice.
Brilliant cast, specially the woman who is the love interest, she is very attractive.
I think all children should grow up with this series.
Duncan is a good version of zorro. He has the looks and great voice.
Brilliant cast, specially the woman who is the love interest, she is very attractive.
I think all children should grow up with this series.
- gwperssonnr
- Jun 9, 2020
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- crimsonpris
- Jun 17, 2019
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I got interested in Zorro around age 9. Since then I think Zorro is one of the best heroes ever. That is because he has character, true courage, moral values, and displays the truth. That is what I like about the "New Zorro" episodes. There is a lesson for each episode. A good moral lesson. Heroes today lack these characteristics. Even the new Zorro. It's all about Romance and schemes not true justice and values. The "New Zorro" portrayed the corruption of politics and government when tyranny takes over. The income tax is referred to as a "bizarre concept," and rightly so. I hope these episodes go back on tv. These episodes were a voice speaking out in our modern day of what good moral values are and what are government is supposed to be and ought to do.
I remember watching this with my dad and upon his passing recently I remembered this show and bought the DVDs I can't get enough of them. He is my favorite Zorro ❤ . Someone needs to pick up from where they left off....or reboot the series cause this was awesome 👌
- bebydiva13
- Oct 15, 2020
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Loved it in the 90s, streaming now... awesome for the era... prefer it to the movies because it is wholesome. The actors made a funny week to week version and brought amazing characters to life.
I have got this series and this is the real Zorro!This masked avenger is spectacular and his enimie Luis Ramon is evil.Patrice Martinez his fantastic in the role of Victoria,Duncan Regher has got class,his interpretation his superb!James Victor is good and he does not fall in the ridicul like henry Calvin in the role of the seargent Garcia in disney's version of zorro with Guy Wiliams
- 0412429602
- Jul 16, 2002
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