The Bold Caballero

The Bold Caballero

FOR LOVE - AND FOR FREEDOM!... his battle cry.

PG-13 1936 · 67 min · ★ 6.0 · Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Western

The Commandant is making life rough for the colonials in Spanish California. While trying to help, Zorro is charged with the murder of the new Governor, but in the end he triumphs over the evil Commandant.

Directed by Wells Root · Written by Wells Root

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