The Nephews of Zorro

One of two Sicilian cousins who arrive in California seeking gold. He is lively and well-meaning but prone to comic missteps, which draw him into Zorro's world. His encounters with conmen and treasure lead to a series of humorous complications, including a Z-branding ordeal.

Franco's cousin, equally eager for gold and quick to dive into mischief. His naivety and bold schemes contribute to the film's farcical tone, often colliding with Zorro's plans. Together with Franco, he navigates deception, danger, and a fortune-hunting spree.

The famed masked hero, revealed to be Raphael in this tale. He frees unjustly imprisoned prisoners and embarks on a treasure-related mission while maintaining his secret identity. He embodies the defender of the poor and the clever rescuer who outsmarts the town's tyrant.

The uncle of Franco and Ciccio, and the man behind the Zorro persona in this story. He hides his own identity while guiding events from behind the scenes, maintaining a balance between family and justice. His presence anchors the film’s blend of family warmth and vigilante intrigue.

The tyrannical judge who rules the town, whose authority incites conflict and motivates Zorro's interventions. His rule creates the conditions that drive treasure plots and the town's insecurity, setting up the climactic clashes and arrests.

A great admirer of Zorro who eagerly awaits his promised meeting. Her affections add a romantic thread to the plot, while misunderstandings pull the narrative toward comic chaos as disguises blur truth.

Carmencita’s maid who becomes involved in the town’s intrigue by tipping off guards. Her actions influence the guards’ movements and contribute to the plot’s twists and near-misses.

One of the town’s guards, part of the enforcement circle around the tyrant. His role amplifies the tension between authority and Zorro’s counterforce, often providing the comic counterpoint to the hero’s plans.

A captain who represents the town’s broader enforcement and maritime presence. His interactions with Zorro augment the film’s swashbuckling elements and military dynamics.

The ship’s commander, adding a nautical backdrop to the tale’s adventures and a sense of movement between locations in the story.

One of the conmen who deceives Franco and Ciccio, triggering a chain of scams and mistaken identities that fuel the film’s humor and twists.

The second conman who collaborates with the first, intensifying the schemes that complicate the cousins’ pursuit of gold and Zorro’s plans.

A deceptive figure among the cast who adds to the series of disguises and deceptions, furthering the film’s farcical mood.

A supporting character whose role contributes to the film’s ensemble, adding to the tapestry of townsfolk and foil characters.

A member of the cast whose presence enriches the comic and ensemble dynamics of the town’s people and officials.