The Sign of Zorro
“MASKED RIDER LEAVES DREADED 'Z'”
Synopsis
In this film, edited from eight episodes of Disney's hit TV series, Don Diego returns home to find his town under the heel of a cruel dictator, Capitan Monastario. Diego dons the mask of Zorro to fight the evil commandant's tyranny, and, with the help of his mute servant Bernardo, free the pueblo from his oppression.
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Guy Williams
Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro
Henry Calvin
Sgt. Garcia
Gene Sheldon
Bernardo
Romney Brent
Padre Felipe
Britt Lomond
Capitán Monastorio
George J. Lewis
Don Alejandro de la Vega
Tony Russel
Carlos Martinez
Jan Arvan
Don Nacho Torres
Than Wyenn
Licenciado Pina
John Dehner
Viceroy
Madeleine Taylor Holmes
Luisa Torres
Lisa Gaye
Constancia
Eugenia Paul
Elena Torres
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster, Lewis R. Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Foster, Lowell S. Hawley, Bob Wehling, John Meredyth Lucas
- Original Title
- The Sign of Zorro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster, Lewis R. Foster
Norman Foster, Lowell S. Hawley, Bob Wehling, John Meredyth Lucas, Johnston McCulley
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
Norman Foster
Screenplay
Lowell S. Hawley
Screenplay
Bob Wehling
Screenplay
John Meredyth Lucas
Screenplay
Lewis R. Foster
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sign of Zorro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sign of Zorro about?
In this film, edited from eight episodes of Disney's hit TV series, Don Diego returns home to find his town under the heel of a cruel dictator, Capitan Monastario. Diego dons the mask of Zorro to fight the evil commandant's tyranny, and, with the help of his mute servant Bernardo, free the pueblo from his oppression.
Who directed The Sign of Zorro?
The Sign of Zorro was directed by Norman Foster, Lewis R. Foster.
Who stars in The Sign of Zorro?
The principal cast of The Sign of Zorro includes Guy Williams, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon, Romney Brent, Britt Lomond.
When was The Sign of Zorro released and how long is it?
The Sign of Zorro was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is The Sign of Zorro based on a book or true story?
The Sign of Zorro is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johnston McCulley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sign of Zorro?
The Sign of Zorro holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).