Created by American pulp writer, Johnston McCulley, Zorro (Spanish for ‘fox’) is a masked vigilante known for battling corruption and standing up for the oppressed. Dressed from head-to-toe in black and always found carrying a rapier, the good-natured hero is known for his cunning, his skillset, and his signature mark – a letter ‘Z’ which he leaves as a carved calling card after defeating his foes.
Debuting in the 1919 novel, The Curse of Capistrano, Zorro has gone on to appear in books, comics, movie serials, live-action television shows and cartoons. The character has also appeared in an extensive collection of feature-length films, from all over the world.
From Mexico to France, and from Italy to the US, there are many, many Zorro movies. Some of these films you may be familiar with, while others you will have never heard of.
For all the details, keep reading.
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The Mark of Zorro (1920)
The first movie on the list is The Mark of Zorro, which dates all the way back to 1920. This US-produced movie, directed by Fred Niblo, stars Douglas Fairbanks Sr. as Zorro, alongside a cast which includes Marguerite De L Motte, Noah Beery Sr., and Charles Hill Mailes.
Don Q, Son of Zorro (1925)
The second film on the list is another US production, Don Q, Son of Zorro. Douglas Fairbanks Sr. reprises the role of Zorro for this adventure picture.
The Bold Caballero (1936)
Remaining with the US for movie number three, which is The Bold Cabellero. In this movie, Zorro is played by Robert Livingstone.
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Continuing with the US for movie number four, The Mark of Zorro. Tyrone Power takes on the role of Zorro for this picture from 1940.
Il Sogno di Zorro (1952)
Over to Italy for entry number five, Il Sogno di Zorro, aka The Dream of Zorro. Walter Chiari plays the masked hero in this movie.
La Montana Sin Ley (1953)
La Montana Sin Ley is next on the list. This Spanish movie stars Jose Suarez as Zorro.
Zorro the Avenger (1958)
Back to the US for the next movie, Zorro the Avenger, aka The Shadow of Zorro, aka L’ombra di Zorro. This film stars Guy Williams as Zorro.
The Sign of Zorro (1958)
Guy Williams reprises the role of Zorro for this next instalment, which is also from the US. The movie is 1958’s The Sign of Zorro.
El Zorro Escarlata (1961)
The next entry on the list is El Zorro Escarlata. The movie is a Mexican production.
El Zorro Vengador (1961)
Another Mexican film comes next, with Luis Aguilar as Zorro. The movie is El Zorro Vengador.
Zorro Nella Valle dei Fantasmi (1962)
Yet another Mexican production for this next entry: Zorro Nella Valle dei Fantasmi. Jeff Stone plays Zorro.
Zorro Alla Corte di Spagni (1962)
Over to Italy for the twelfth Zorro movie on the list: Zorro Alla Corte di Spagni. Giorgio Ardisson plays Zorro.
La Venganza del Zorro (1962)
A Spainish/Mexican co-production is behind movie thirteen: La Venganza del Zorro. Frank Latimore plays Zorro.
Il Segno di Zorro (1962)
Sean Flynn takes on the role of Zorro for movie fourteen: Il Segno di Zorro. The movie is a French/Italian co-production.
L’Ombra di Zorro (1963)
Movie fifteen is L’Ombra di Zorro. This is an Italian/Spanish co-production, with Frank Latimore reprising the role of Zorro.
La Tre Spade di Zorro (1963)
The sixteenth film on this list is La Tre Spade di Zorro. The film is another Italian/Spanish co-production, with Guy Stockwell as Zorro.
Zorro El Tre Moschiettieri (1963)
Movie seventeen is the Italian film, Zorro El Tre Moshiettieri, aka Zorro and the Three Musketeers. The film stars Gordon Scott.
Zorro Contro Maciste (1963)
Another Italian production for movie eighteen: Zorro Contro Maciste. Pierre Brice plays Zorro.
Il Giuramente di Zorro (1965)
Tony Russel takes the lead in Il Giuramente di Zorro – an Italian/Spanish co-production.
Zorro Il Ribelle (1966)
Movie number twenty is Zorro Il Ribelle. Howard Ross stars in this Italian production.
I Nippotti di Zorro (1968)
Another Italian film for this next offering: I Nippotti di Zorro. The movie stars Dean Reed.
Zorro Il Cavaliere della Vendetta (1968)
The twenty-second film on this list is Zorro Il Cavaliere della Vendetta. The film is another Italian/Spanish co-production, this time starring Charles Quiney.
El Zorro la Volpe (1968)
Up next is the Italian film, El Zorro la Volpe. George Ardisson stars.
Zorro Il Dominatore (1969)
Charles Quiney reprises the role of Zorro for this Italian/Spanish co-production, Zorro Il Dominatore.
El Zorro Justiciero (1969)
Another Italian/Spanish co-production for this next film: El Zorro Justiciero. The movie stars Martin Moore.
Zorro Alla Corte D’Inghilterra (1969)
Movie number twenty-six is Zorro Alla Corte D’Inghilterra. The film is an Italian production starring Nadir Moretti.
Zorro Marchese di Navarro (1969)
Yet another production from Italy, in the shape of Zorro Marchese di Navarro. Spyros Focas stars.
Zorro la Maschera della Vendetta (1970)
Movie number twenty-eight on this list is Zorro la Maschera della Vendetta. The film is an Italian/Spanish co-production, with Charles Quiney back in the role of Zorro.
Les Aventures Galantes de Zorro (1972)
Jean-Michel Dhermay takes on the role of Zorro in this next movie, which is from Belgium. The film is the sex-farce, Les Aventures Galantes de Zorro, aka Red Hot Zorro.
The Erotic Adventures of Zorro (1972)
The Erotic Adventures of Zorro, aka The Sexcapades of Don Diego, is another adult retelling of the legend of Zorro, but from the US. Douglas Frey plays the titular character.
Il Figlio di Zorro (1973)
Movie thirty-one is the Italian/Spanish co-production, Il Figlio di Zorro. The movie stars Robert Widmark.
Zorro (1974)
Alain Delon takes on the lead role for this fan-favourite instalment from Italy and France. The movie is simply titled Zorro.
El Zorro (1974)
Over to Mexico one more time for this next film: El Zorro. Julio Aldama stars.
The Mark of Zorro (1974)
The next film is another fan-favourite, this time starring Frank Langella. The movie is the US production, The Mark of Zorro.
Il Sogno di Zorro (1975)
Back to Italy for this next film, Il Sogno di Zorro. The movie stars Franco Franch.
Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981)
George Hamilton takes on the lead role for Zorro, The Gay Blade. The action-adventure comedy is a US production.
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Next up is arguably one of the most famous Zorro movies on the list, the US film The Mask of Zorro. Antonio Banderas plays the role of Zorro, while Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones co-star, and Martin Campbell directs.
The Legend of Zorro (2005)
And finally, the last entry on this list is The Legend of Zorro. Another US production and a direct sequel to The Mask of Zorro, with Antonio Banderas reprising the lead role.
The Zorro movies in production order
If you wish to watch all of the Zorro movies in production order, then follow this list:
- The Mark of Zorro (1920)
- Don Q, Son of Zorro (1925)
- The Bold Caballero (1936)
- The Mark of Zorro (1940)
- Il Sogno di Zorro (1952)
- La Montana Sin Ley (1953)
- Zorro the Avenger (1958)
- El Zorro Escarlata (1961)
- El Zorro Vengador (1961)
- Zorro Nella Valle dei Fantasmi (1962)
- Zorro Alla Corte di Spagni (1962)
- La Venganza del Zorro (1962)
- Il Segno di Zorro (1962)
- L’Ombra di Zorro (1963)
- La Tre Spade di Zorro (1963)
- Zorro El Tre Moschiettieri (1963)
- Zorro Contro Maciste (1963)
- Il Giuramente di Zorro (1965)
- Zorro Il Ribelle (1966)
- I Nippotti di Zorro (1968)
- Zorro Il Cavaliere della Vendetta (1968)
- El Zorro la Volpe (1968)
- Zorro Il Dominatore (1969)
- El Zorro Justiciero (1969)
- Zorro Alla Corte D’Inghilterra (1969)
- Zorro Marchese di Navarro (1969)
- Zorro la Maschera della Vendetta (1970)
- Les Aventures Galantes de Zorro (1972)
- The Erotic Adventures of Zorro (1972)
- Il Figlio di Zorro (1973)
- Zorro (1974)
- El Zorro (1974)
- The Mark of Zorro (1974)
- Il Sogno di Zorro (1975)
- Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981)
- The Mask of Zorro (1998)
- The Legend of Zorro (2005)
*Please note: Some of the above Zorro movies are known by more than one name. As such, hunting them down and/or keeping track of them can be a bit confusing.
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