Zorro's Fighting Legion
“WHIPS CRACK! SWORDS FLASH! BULLETS FLY!”
Synopsis
The mysterious Don Del Oro ("Lord of Gold"), an idol of the Yaqui Indians, plans to take over the gold and become Emperor. Francisco was put in charge of a legion to combat the Yaqui tribe and protect the land, but when attacked Zorro came to his rescue. Francisco's partner recognized Zorro as the hidalgo Don Diego Vega, then ask him to take over the fighting legion as his alter-ego Zorro.
Top Cast
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Reed Hadley
Don Diego Vega / Zorro
Sheila Darcy
Volita
Leander De Cordova
Governor Felipe
Edmund Cobb
Manuel Gonzalez
John Merton
Commandante Manuel
C. Montague Shaw
Chief Justice Pablo
William Corson
Ramon
James Pierce
Henchnam Moreno
Paul Marion
Kala
Joe Molina
Tarmac -Yaqui Chief
Carleton Young
Benito Juarez
Guy D'Ennery
Don Francisco
Budd Buster
Juan
Helen Mitchel
Doña Maria
Curley Dresden
Henchman Tomás
Charles King
Henchman Valdez
Al Taylor
Henchman Rico
Billy Bletcher
Don Del Oro (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney, John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Davidson, Barney A. Sarecky, Morgan Cox, Sol Shor, Franklin Adreon
- Original Title
- Zorro's Fighting Legion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 32m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney, John English
Ronald Davidson, Barney A. Sarecky, Morgan Cox, Sol Shor, Franklin Adreon, Johnston McCulley
Reggie Lanning
Hiram S. Brown Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Davidson
Screenplay
Hiram S. Brown Jr.
Producer
William Witney
Director
John English
Director
Barney A. Sarecky
Screenplay
Morgan Cox
Screenplay
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Sol Shor
Screenplay
Franklin Adreon
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zorro's Fighting Legion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zorro's Fighting Legion about?
The mysterious Don Del Oro ("Lord of Gold"), an idol of the Yaqui Indians, plans to take over the gold and become Emperor. Francisco was put in charge of a legion to combat the Yaqui tribe and protect the land, but when attacked Zorro came to his rescue. Francisco's partner recognized Zorro as the hidalgo Don Diego Vega, then ask him to take over the fighting legion as his alter-ego Zorro.
Who directed Zorro's Fighting Legion?
Zorro's Fighting Legion was directed by William Witney, John English.
Who stars in Zorro's Fighting Legion?
The principal cast of Zorro's Fighting Legion includes Reed Hadley, Sheila Darcy, Leander De Cordova, Edmund Cobb, John Merton.
When was Zorro's Fighting Legion released and how long is it?
Zorro's Fighting Legion was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 3h 32m.
Is Zorro's Fighting Legion based on a book or true story?
Zorro's Fighting Legion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johnston McCulley".