Zorro, the Gay Blade
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| Directed by | Peter Medak |
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| Music by | Ian Fraser |
| Cinematography | John A. Alonzo |
| Edited by | Lori Jane Coleman |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Release date
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July 17, 1981 |
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Running time
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93 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12.6 million |
| Box office | $5.1 million (US/Canada) |
Zorro, The Gay Blade is a 1981 swashbuckling comedy film from 20th Century Fox, produced by C.O. Erickson and George Hamilton, directed by Peter Medak, that stars George Hamilton, Lauren Hutton, Ron Leibman, and Brenda Vaccaro. Via its dedication to director Rouben Mamoulian and opening prologue, the film establishes that it is a sequel to 20th Century Fox's swashbuckling adventure film The Mark of Zorro (1940).
George Hamilton was nominated for a Golden Globe award for playing the dual role of both Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro) and his gay twin brother Bunny Wigglesworth, né Ramon de la Vega.
In 1840s Madrid, Spain, Don Diego de la Vega is in bed with a married woman. They are caught by her husband, Garcia, and Diego must sword fight with him and his five brothers. During the altercation, Diego's mute servant Paco reads (via gestures) a letter from Diego's father ordering Diego's return to California. Diego and Paco jump from a high wall into a waiting carriage.
When the two arrive in Los Angeles, they are met by Diego's childhood friend Esteban, who is now capitán of the guard. He has married Florinda, for whom the men competed when they were boys. Diego learns that his father was killed in a riding accident, his horse "frightened by a turtle". Esteban is the acting alcalde until the Dons elect a replacement.
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