The Mark of Zorro is a 1940 American swashbuckler film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, and Basil Rathbone. The film is based on the character Zorro created by Johnston McCulley and serves as a remake of the 1920 silent film "The Mark of Zorro," which starred Douglas Fairbanks.
In this version, Tyrone Power plays Don Diego Vega, a wealthy nobleman who masquerades as the masked avenger Zorro to fight against the tyrannical rule of the corrupt Spanish governor. Linda Darnell plays the love interest, and Basil Rathbone plays the villainous Captain Esteban Pasquale.
The Mark of Zorro is celebrated for its thrilling sword fights, daring stunts, and Tyrone Power's charismatic portrayal of the dual roles of Don Diego and Zorro. It has become one of the most iconic adaptations of the Zorro character and remains a classic in the swashbuckler genre.
In this version, Tyrone Power plays Don Diego Vega, a wealthy nobleman who masquerades as the masked avenger Zorro to fight against the tyrannical rule of the corrupt Spanish governor. Linda Darnell plays the love interest, and Basil Rathbone plays the villainous Captain Esteban Pasquale.
The Mark of Zorro is celebrated for its thrilling sword fights, daring stunts, and Tyrone Power's charismatic portrayal of the dual roles of Don Diego and Zorro. It has become one of the most iconic adaptations of the Zorro character and remains a classic in the swashbuckler genre.
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