Zorro, the Gay Blade (1981)
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43% of critics liked it
(14 reviews) -
60% of users liked it
(7,958 ratings)
In this spoof, Don Diego Vega (George Hamilton) follows in his father's footsteps as he dons the identity of Zorro in an attempt to defend the weak and innocent from the ravages of the evil. However, when Vega falls victim to a debilitating injury, it is up to his gay twin brother, Bunny… More In this spoof, Don Diego Vega (George Hamilton) follows in his father's footsteps as he dons the identity of Zorro in an attempt to defend the weak and innocent from the ravages of the evil. However, when Vega falls victim to a debilitating injury, it is up to his gay twin brother, Bunny Wigglesworth (George Hamilton), to take up the mask and sword. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Medak
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1981 Wide
- Studio
- Anchor Bay Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Tasteless, forced comedy just about killed the Zorro franchise for many years.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Zorro, The Gay Blade provides zesty and zippy entertainment.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Very funny spoof with its heart in just the right place.
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Cast
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George Hamilton
as Bunny Wigglesworth, Don Diego Vega
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Lauren Hutton
as Charlotte Taylor Wilson
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Brenda Vaccaro
as Florinda
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Ron Leibman
as Esteban
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Donovan Scott
as Paco
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James Booth
as Velasquez
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Helen Burns
as Consuela
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Clive Revill
as Garcia
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Eduardo Alcaraz
as Don Jose
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Carlos Bravo y Fernandez
as Luis Obispo
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Eduardo Noriega
as Don Francisco
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Pilar Pellicer
as Don Francisco's Wife
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Jorge Russek
as Don Fernando
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Carolyn Seymour
as Dolores
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Armando Duarte
as Soldier
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Frank Welker
as Narrator
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Dick Balduzzi
as Old Man
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Norm Blankenship
as Whipping Master
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Francisco Mauri
as Guard
