Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, Zorro, The Gay Blade is an action, comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Peter Medak, running about 93 minutes. “Zexy, Zany, Zensational!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Hamilton stars in a dueling dual role as twin sons of the legendary Zorro. Soon after the dashing Don Diego Vega inherits his father's famous sword and costume, a broken ankle prevents the masked avenger from fulfilling his heroic duties. When his flamboyantly fashion-conscious brother assumes the secret identity to continue an ongoing fight for justice, the results are nothing short of hilarious!
Who’s in it. Zorro, The Gay Blade stars George Hamilton as Don Diego Vega / Zorro / Bunny Wigglesworth / The Gay Blade / Ramon Vega, Lauren Hutton as Charlotte Taylor Wilson, Brenda Vaccaro as Florinda and Ron Leibman as Captain Esteban, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Zorro, The Gay Blade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zorro, The Gay Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zorro, The Gay Blade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zorro, The Gay Blade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zorro, The Gay Blade worth watching?
- Zorro, The Gay Blade holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zorro, The Gay Blade?
- Zorro, The Gay Blade stars George Hamilton, Lauren Hutton, Brenda Vaccaro, Ron Leibman and Donovan Scott.
- When was Zorro, The Gay Blade released?
- Zorro, The Gay Blade was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.