El Zorro de Jalisco (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1941, El Zorro de Jalisco is a drama and western film directed by José Benavides hijo, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Isabel, the daughter of Don Antonio; a rich land owner in Tepestates, Jalisco returns to her town after five years away, to visit her father. She is confronted by the unpleasant surprise that her dad has been assassinated by the malicious municiple government, which has the whole town in a clutch of terror. "An excellent sharp-shooter is worth more here, than a good lawyer..." This phrase inspires lawyer Leonardo Torres to convert himself into a guardian of justice, who will defend the right of the weak against tyranny. Nobody would ever guess that the "timid" lawyer is in reality none other than the dreadful "Zorro of Jalisco."
Who’s in it. El Zorro de Jalisco stars Pedro Armendáriz as Leonardo Torres, Consuelo de Alba as Isabel, Emilio Fernández as Ernesto and Agustín Isunza as Estilógrafo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, El Zorro de Jalisco has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Zorro de Jalisco page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Zorro de Jalisco tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Zorro de Jalisco (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Zorro de Jalisco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Zorro de Jalisco worth watching?
- El Zorro de Jalisco holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Zorro de Jalisco?
- El Zorro de Jalisco stars Pedro Armendáriz, Consuelo de Alba, Emilio Fernández, Agustín Isunza and Manuel Pozos.
- When was El Zorro de Jalisco released?
- El Zorro de Jalisco was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.