What is The Sign of Zorro?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Sign of Zorro" (1958).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Release date
- Nov 18, 1958
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Sign of Zorro" (1958).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: The Sign of Zorro
Year: 1958
Format: Edited from eight episodes of Disney's hit TV series.
Genre: Western.
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Plot: Don Diego returns home to find his town under the heel of a cruel dictator, Capitan Monastario. Diego dons the mask of Zorro to fight the evil commandant's tyranny and, with the help of his mute servant Bernardo, free the pueblo from his oppression. A masked vigilante battles a corrupt commandant by night while masquerading as an aristocrat by day.
Cast: Guy Williams (Don Diego de la Vega), Henry Calvin (Sgt. Garcia), Gene Sheldon, Romney Brent.
Directors: Lewis R. Foster, Norman Foster.
US Release Date (per Source 1): 06/11/
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“A gripping exploration of western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Sign of Zorro is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1958.
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