"Zorro" (1990) TV series 1990-1993

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Donald Paonessa

Writers:

Michael Halperin (writer)
Adam Taylor (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

3 January 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Family | Western

Plot:

Set in Spanish California, this often-refilmed story chronicles the adventures of Don Diego de la Vega...

Plot Keywords:

Zorro | Experiment | Secret Identity | Lancer | Fencing

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Duncan Regehr	...	Don Diego de la Vega / ... (87 episodes, 1990-1993)
James Victor	...	Sergeant Jaime Mendoza (87 episodes, 1990-1993)
Juan Diego Botto	...	Felipe (87 episodes, 1990-1993)
Patrice Martinez	...	Victoria Escalante (85 episodes, 1990-1993)
Henry Darrow	...	Don Alejandro de la Vega / ... (62 episodes, 1990-1993)
Michael Tylo	...	Alcalde Luis Ramone / ... (49 episodes, 1990-1991)
J.G. Hertzler	...	Alcalde Ignacio de Soto (38 episodes, 1991-1993)

Also Known As:

"Les nouvelles aventures de Zorro" (France)
"The New Zorro"

Runtime:

30 min | 30 min (83 episodes)

Country:

USA | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Netherlands:MG6

Filming Locations:

Spain

Company:

Carrington Productions International

Trivia:

Henry Darrow was the first actor to be involved with 4 different productions of Zorro. He was the voice of Don Diego/Zorro in the animated series "The Tarzan/Lone Ranger Adventure Hour" (1980) and "New Adventures of Zorro, The" (1981)_. He then starred once again as Don Diego/Zorro in the series "Zorro and Son" (1983). Then he was Don Alejandro in this series for three of its four seasons.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Wild World of Batwoman (#6.15)" (1993)

Soundtrack:

Zorro Theme Song

Great TV series; awesome hero

I began watching this installment of Zorro when I was about 10. I hadn't discovered superheroes or even comic books yet (shocking, I know) and to me, Don Diego was the coolest character on TV. He was Batman, he was Daredevil, he was the virtuous good guy without superpowers who valiantly fought against insurmountable odds, hoping to rid his home of evil. He did this week after week, and it was glorious. He used his intelligence, his wits, and had luck on his side. Also, there was emotion behind the characters. I loved the last few episodes (where he fought his long lost twin brother) and I also loved the episode in which Adam West guest-starred, and as Bruce Wayne's great-great grandfather, no less ! If you ever have a chance to watch this show, take it. You won't be disappointed.