Zorro

Zorro

Year: 1975

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Duccio Tessari

AdventureComedyActionWestern

Zorro returns as a newly appointed governor discovers his province ruled by the corrupt Colonel Huerta. To avoid becoming Huerta’s target, he feigns weakness and indecision, convincing the colonel he poses no danger. In secret he dons the Zorro mask, allying with monk Francisco and aristocrat Hortensia to battle Huerta’s forces and restore justice.

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1

Diego Reunites with Miguel in Alta California

On the eve of Diego's return to Spain, he reunites with his old friend Miguel Vega de la Serna, who is about to assume the governorship of Nueva Aragón. Miguel warns that greed and hatred rule the land, and Diego senses the coming danger. The meeting plants the seeds for a future confrontation with Huerta's regime.

eve of departure Alta California
2

Miguel's Assassination and Diego's Vow

That very evening, Miguel is assassinated by Huerta's underlings. Diego vows to avenge his friend by taking Miguel's place, but Miguel, in his last breath, asks that the next governor never kill. The moment sets Diego on a path of danger and retribution.

that evening Alta California
3

Diego Arrives in Nueva Aragón in Disguise

Diego travels to Nueva Aragón disguised as Miguel de la Serna to test the land and spy on its rulers. He quickly learns that Colonel Huerta rules with cruelty and that he is both a ruthless despot and a dangerous swordsman. The disguise lets him observe the true state of the city without raising suspicion.

shortly after assassination Nueva Aragón
4

Suffering of the People Revealed

With Joaquín, Miguel's devoted mute servant, and the Great Dane Assassin, Diego goes among the people and witnesses how the innocent are punished for speaking the truth. The guilty are courted as respectable citizens, exposing a corrupt social order. The scenes of oppression fuel Diego's resolve to act as Zorro.

soon after arrival Nueva Aragón
5

Chico's Tales Inspire the Masked Hero

Inspired by street urchin Chico's tales of a free, fox-like spirit, Diego crafts the black-garbed alter ego Zorro and begins a campaign for justice. He launches with a lively marketplace brawl that demonstrates his new persona and his defiance of Huerta's rule. The event marks the birth of Zorro as a symbol of resistance.

early campaign marketplace, Nueva Aragón
6

Zorro Outwits Huerta Again and Again

Zorro outsmarts Huerta and his men in a string of clever confrontations, keeping the pressure on the corrupt regime. Each victory undermines Huerta's control and wins the public's trust for the masked avenger. Diego's dual identity proves effective against a ruthless governor.

days to weeks after first brawl various locations in Nueva Aragón
7

Diego Stages His Own Kidnapping

To demonstrate his power and free prisoners, Diego stages a kidnapping that makes it look like the governor and Zorro have both disappeared. The plan is to humiliate Huerta and to rally support for the oppressed. The ruse deepens the deceptions surrounding Huerta's regime.

during the campaign Nueva Aragón
8

Huerta Marries Hortensia; Brother Francisco Is Killed

Huerta manipulates politics by forcing aristocrat Hortensia Polido toward a marriage that would solidify his grip on power. During a protest at the church steps, Huerta shoots Brother Francisco, an event that shocks the city and reveals the depths of his cruelty. Zorro reappears just as the violence erupts.

late in the campaign church steps, Nueva Aragón
9

Murder Frees Diego from Miguel's Vow

The murder of Brother Francisco shatters the limits of Diego's vow; with the fallen monk's death, Diego feels free to pursue Huerta without the fear of betraying Miguel's wish. The vow that the new governor would never kill is effectively set aside by this crisis. Zorro can move forward without that constraint.

immediately after Francisco's murder church steps, Nueva Aragón
10

Final Duel: Zorro Faces Huerta

Zorro engages Huerta in a lengthy, action-packed duel-to-the-death, trading sword blows in a clash of skill and will. The duel ends with Huerta's defeat, cementing Zorro's victory and delivering justice to the oppressed. The battle marks the ultimate test of Diego's vow, resolve, and identity.

final confrontation city plaza, Nueva Aragón
11

Aftermath and a Shifting Power

With Huerta defeated, the city of Nueva Aragón breathes a sigh of relief as the people regain their freedom and the corrupt tyranny collapses. Diego's masquerade as a governor and his fight for justice leave a lasting sense of renewal, and the community begins to rebuild under the shadow of Zorro's legend.

after the duel Nueva Aragón

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:06

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