The Legend of Zorro

Sequel to 1998’s “The Mask of Zorro” pits the swashbuckling hero (Antonio Banderas) against venal forces trying to keep California from statehood., Alejandro de la Vega has promised Elena and his young son, Joaquin, that he would hang up the mask and retire. But his retirement plans are cut short when a former beau of Elena’s re-appears, and a plot is uncovered that could forever change the course of history., The Legend of Zorro reunites stars Antonio Bandaras and Catherine Zeta-Jones with director Martin Campbell for a sequel to their 1998 action hit, The Mask of Zorro. This time around Zorro is forced by family obligations to hang up his mask, but soon he must break that promise due to political intrigue. He discovers that his lovely wife has a secret of her own., The swashbuckling hero (Antonio Banderas) from 1998’s “The Mask of Zorro” rides again in this ripping adventure set in 1850s California. Once again, Catherine Zeta-Jones costars and her on-screen chemistry with Banderas sizzles as they battle evil political forces that are trying to keep the territory from gaining statehood. The sequel is directed by Martin Campbell. Adrian Alonso portrays the young son of the now-married Don Alejandro (Banderas) and Elena (Zeta-Jones). Rufus Sewell., Light-hearted adventure sequel. Despite promises to his wife Elena that he would lay the legend of Zorro to rest and concentrate on his duties as a father, Alejandro de la Vega cannot resist adopting his disguise to put right injustice. Eventually, Elena leaves him for a wealthy French aristocrat, whose activities lead Zorro to suspect that beneath his love rival’s suave exterior beats the heart of a common rogue., Swashbuckling comedy. Antonio Banderas returns to his role as the masked swordsman who defends the rights of the poor. But he finds that political corruption endangers his family., Antonio Banderas returns as the enigmatic masked crime fighter in this light-hearted adventure. When Zorro’s wife leaves him for a French aristocrat, he must win back her heart while also fighting a corrupt Confederate Army officer who has plans to conquer the United States. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Rufus Sewell also star., The swashbuckling masked hero embarks on the most dangerous mission of his life., Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones reprise their roles from the 1998 western adventure The Mask of Zorro, in a sequel that takes a more slapstick approach to its swashbuckling than the original. The action takes place a decade after our first encounter with Don Alejandro de la Vega, better known in his guise as the masked champion of the poor, Zorro. With California on the verge of joining the Union as its 31st state, it finally looks as though Don Alejandro will be able to spend more of his time raising his son Joaquin and being with his wife Elena. But an unsettling incident and the emergence of a sinister organisation that’s determined to keep California separate brings marital discord for Don Alejandro, danger to his son and a greater need than ever before for Zorro to don his floppy hat, tie on the mask and pick up his sword…, Despite promises to his wife Elena that he would lay the legend of Zorro to rest and concentrate on his duties as a father, Alejandro de la Vega cannot resist adopting his disguise to put right injustice. Eventually, Elena leaves him for a wealthy French aristocrat, whose activities lead Zorro to suspect that beneath his love rival’s suave exterior beats the heart of a common rogue., Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California’s pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena to take action.