Official movie poster for The Mark of Zorro (1940), a adventure romance film

The Mark of Zorro(1940)

Ride With Zorro. . . The Dashing Don Of California's Most Adventurous Era!

7.2(239)1h 34m1940-11-08
AdventureRomanceAction

The Mark of Zorro Synopsis

In 1820 Spain, the son of a California nobleman comes home to find his native land under a villainous dictatorship. On one hand, he plays the useless fop, while on the other, he is the masked avenger Zorro.

The Mark of Zorro (1940) is a adventure, romance and action film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, released on November 8, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone and Gale Sondergaard. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 239 ratings.

Director:
Rouben Mamoulian
Writers:
John Taintor Foote, Johnston McCulley, Garrett Fort
Cinematographer:
Arthur C. Miller
Composer:
Alfred Newman
Production:
20th Century Fox
Budget:
$1,000,000
Revenue:
$4,000,000
Status:
Released

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The Mark of Zorro Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 239 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

Pleasant scorpions! Agreeable rattlesnakes! The Mark of Zorro is directed by Rouben Mamoulian and is adapted to screenplay by John Taintor Foote, Garrett Fort and Bess Meredyth from Johnston McCulley's story "The Curse of Capistrano". It stars Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell, Gail Sondergarrd, Eugene Pallette and J. Edward Bromberg. Music is by Alfred Newman and cinematography by Arthur C. Miller. The…

Reviewed on September 6, 2020

CinemaSerf

7/10

Tyrone Power is at his swashbuckling best in this enjoyable story of the brave Spaniard masquerading as a useless drip whilst trying to bring a semblance of law and order back to his father's old province that was then California. Clad in black, and nimble as a ninja, he must constantly try to outwit the forces of the scheming "Don Luis" (J. Edward Bromberg) who is ably aided and abetted by his sinister henchman…

Reviewed on December 25, 2022

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The Mark of Zorro – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Mark of Zorro online?

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The Mark of Zorro (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Mark of Zorro?

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The main cast of The Mark of Zorro (1940) includes Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone, Gale Sondergaard and Eugene Pallette. The film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Mark of Zorro released?

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The Mark of Zorro was released on November 8, 1940 and runs for 1h 34m.

Is The Mark of Zorro worth watching?

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The Mark of Zorro (1940) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 239 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Mark of Zorro?

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