Product Details

• Actors: Duncan Regehr, James Victor, Juan Diego Botto, Patrice Martinez, Henry Darrow
• Writers: Adam Taylor, Michael Halperin
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
• VHS Release Date: July 28, 1998
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304199392
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,435 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding performances; a tribute to the Zorro legend!, July 24, 1999

By 

Kemp L. Jacks (Deer Park, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zorro: The Legend Begins [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I remember this series from back when it aired on The Family Channel. Duncan Regehr is a masterful Zorro. Great performances by the supporting cast. I just wish there was some way to get the whole series on VHS.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Duncan Regehr is one of the best to ever play this role!, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Zorro: The Legend Begins [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I "fell in love" with this particular series. I used to dash home from work to catch it. It shows a different side of Zorro, not just the hero fighting for the rights of the "little people" but also having a heart and loving a "common person" instead of the daughter of one of the wealthy ranch owners. Unfortunately, she never discovers who Zorro really is. I certainly wish as many others do that the entire series were available for purchase.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Duncan Regehr's "Zorro" ranks with the best!, July 21, 1998

By 

Anthony Scheinman (Forest Hills, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zorro: The Legend Begins [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Over the years, there have been many films made about the legendary masked rider of Old California, but only two serious television series. This tape, consisting of the four episodes from 1989 that began the four-season Family Channel series, introduces a Zorro that I rank among the top five, which include Regehr, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Guy Williams, Alain Delon, and Reed Hadley. "The Legend Begins" tells the story of the origin of Zorro in a new way and with some changes to the traditional story: James Victor's "Sergeant Mendoza" is not the fat buffoon of previous "Sergeant Mendoza"s but a likeable and sympathetic supporting character; the villain is not the Commandante of the garrison but now the corrupt alcalde Luis Ramon; and Zorro's love interest is no longer the traditional senorita but now Victoria Escalante, the owner of the local tavern and a modern woman with a mind of her own who's not afraid to speak out against the alcalde's injustice. This story adds details to Zorro's origin that many must have wondered at, and there is enough action, suspense, and swordplay for everyone to enjoy, not just fans of Zorro!