Cyrano de Bergerac

Description

Edmond Rostand's 1897 play features a gallant, witty, eloquent swordsman with an absurdly long nose. Cyrano falls in the love with the beautiful Roxane but is convinced that his strange appearance will forever prevent her from returning his affections. Instead of wooing her himself, he employs his wit in the service of a friend who is also in love with her. This faithful 1950 film adaption is widely admired, especially for José Ferrer's brilliant performance as Cyrano, which earned him the Oscar for Best Actor.

Runtime

113 min

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Date of Publication

[2013], c1950

Database

Films on Demand

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