The film-western "Mask of Zorro": actors and roles

One of the most successful Hollywood projects of the late nineties is the Mask of Zorro. The cast of actors, a win-win story, and a wonderful direction all explain the popularity of the film, which grossed more than $ 250 million at the box office. Who played "Mexican Robin Hood"? Who was given the role of the enemy "hero in the mask"? And what kind of actress created on the screen the image of the beloved protagonist? The answers to these questions are in the article.

Diego de la Vega

The film tells about the fearless fighter for justice, the defender of the oppressed people. A noble robber named Diego de la Vega (and in the people - just Zorro) is waging war with the enslavers. However, the worst enemy, Rafael Montero, once lures him into a trap. And before he commits a terrible crime: he kills the wife of the protagonist, and kidnaps the little daughter. A nationwide hero falls into the hands of his enemy, who imprisons him for many years.

Alejandro Murietta

After a long absence, the masked man returns. Many already did not expect to see him again, and some even forgot about the valorous hero. But Zorro, despite his long imprisonment, did not lose hope for the nationwide Mexican happiness. Aged and no longer so quick Zorro gets to know a young guy named Alejandro. He is a noble robber and will open all the wisdom of his work. And most importantly, will hand the main attribute of the fighter for justice - a mask.

And here the viewer opens exciting scenes. The successor starts an outrageous fight against injustice. Run, shoot, violent battles on swords and, of course, confiscate money from the rich in order to transfer them to the needy. Elderly Zorro watches the success of his student and is unspeakably glad that the business he started did not sink into oblivion.

Vendetta

Zorro No. 1 really wants to take revenge on his worst enemy for his wife's death and the kidnapping of his daughter, who has grown up over twenty years and has certainly become the first beauty in the district. And in this he gladly agrees to help the hot guy Alejandro. After all, the young man has his scores with the worst enemy of Diego de la Vega. Alejandro wants revenge on Raphael Montero for his brother's death.

Bright scenes, beautiful characters and, of course, humor filled with the movie "Mask of Zorro."

Actors and roles

The main character, Alejandro, was played by none other than Antonio Banderas. Who, if not an American actor of Mexican descent, to play the role of the elusive Murietta in the western "Mask of Zorro"?

The actor became famous after appearing on the screens of the social drama "Philadelphia". After the role of Miguel Alveras, Banderas's career went uphill. Today he is one of the most sought-after Hollywood actors.

In the "Mask of Zorro" one more lead role was played by Anthony Hopkins. The star of the films "Hannibal", "Silence of the Lambs", "Red Dragon" as always was at the height, playing a man of wisdom, all-knowing and just.

Who acted as the main villain in the painting "Mask of Zorro"? Actor Stuart Wilson. In the 90 years he was involved in the filming of the following paintings: "Love in the Orient Express", "Escape is impossible", "Age of Innocence", "Death and the Girl". Wilson played a small role in the series "Lethal Weapon". Don Raphael Montero is one of the most striking films in the career of an actor. In the film "The Mask of Zorro" the main female role was performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones.

The story of the noble thief has a happy ending. Diego de la Vega goes into a different world. Alejandro becomes the only and unique Zorro. He marries the beautiful Helen, the daughter of his teacher, who played Zeta-Jones, and turns into an exemplary family man. Only every evening, he saddles a zealous Andalusian stallion and travels along the California expanses in order to continue the struggle with the enslavers of the Mexican people.