"The Mask of Zorro" is a 1998 American swashbuckling film directed by Martin Campbell and starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The film is a revival of the Zorro character, a legendary masked hero who defends the people against tyranny and injustice.
The story begins with the original Zorro, Don Diego de la Vega (played by Anthony Hopkins), being imprisoned for opposing the corrupt Spanish authorities. After his escape, he trains a young thief named Alejandro Murrieta (played by Antonio Banderas) to become the new Zorro. Together, they seek revenge against the villainous Don Rafael Montero (played by Stuart Wilson) and his enforcer Captain Harrison Love (played by Matt Letscher).
"The Mask of Zorro" received positive reviews for its action sequences, humor, and the chemistry between the cast members. Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, in particular, were praised for their performances. The film successfully revitalized interest in the Zorro character and led to a sequel, "The Legend of Zorro," released in 2005.