Zorro, The Gay Blade
“Zexy, Zany, Zensational!”
Synopsis
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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Zorro The Gay Blade
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-02
Top Cast
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George Hamilton
Don Diego Vega / Zorro / Bunny Wigglesworth / The Gay Blade / Ramon Vega
Lauren Hutton
Charlotte Taylor Wilson
Brenda Vaccaro
Florinda
Ron Leibman
Captain Esteban
Donovan Scott
Paco
James Booth
Velasquez
Helen Burns
Consuela
Clive Revill
Garcia
Carolyn Seymour
Dolores
Eduardo Noriega
Don Francisco
Jorge Russek
Don Fernando
Eduardo Alcaraz
Don Jose
Carlos Bravo y Fernández 'Carlhillos'
Luis Obispo
Roberto Dumont
Ferraro
Jorge Bolio
Pablito
Dick Balduzzi
Old Man
Ana Elisa Perez Bolanos
Granddaughter
Paco Mauri
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Dresner
- Original Title
- Zorro, The Gay Blade
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $12.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.2M
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
Hal Dresner, Bob Randall, Greg Alt, Johnston McCulley, Don Moriarty
John A. Alonzo
Lori Jane Coleman
Melvin Simon, George Hamilton, C.O. Erickson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Medak
Director
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Hal Dresner
Screenplay
Lori Jane Coleman
Editor
Herman A. Blumenthal
Production Design
George Hamilton
Producer
C.O. Erickson
Producer
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Victor Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zorro, The Gay Blade
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What is Zorro, The Gay Blade about?
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.
Who directed Zorro, The Gay Blade?
Zorro, The Gay Blade was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in Zorro, The Gay Blade?
The principal cast of Zorro, The Gay Blade includes George Hamilton, Lauren Hutton, Brenda Vaccaro, Ron Leibman, Donovan Scott.
When was Zorro, The Gay Blade released and how long is it?
Zorro, The Gay Blade was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Zorro, The Gay Blade?
Zorro, The Gay Blade had a reported production budget of $12.6M and grossed $10.2M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is Zorro, The Gay Blade based on a book or true story?
Zorro, The Gay Blade is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Johnston McCulley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zorro, The Gay Blade?
Zorro, The Gay Blade holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).