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Cyrano de Bergerac · 1985

Cyrano de Bergerac (1985) is a TV Movie / Adventure / Drama film directed by Terry Hands, starring Derek Jacobi, John Carlisle, John Bowe.

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Overview

As incomparable in swordplay and wordplay as he is, the gallant soldier, philosopher, and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is as timid as a schoolboy before the fair Roxanne. Derek Jacobi delivers an electrifying award-winning portrayal of Rostand's legendary log-nosed swordsman in this highly acclaimed production from the world's premier theatre troupe, The Royal Shakespeare Company. The bold Cyrano boasts he can defeat a hundred men in a swordfight, but because of his grotesque nose lacks the confidence to court the woman he loves. Yet so entranced with Roxanne is Cyrano that he uses the eloquence of his poetry to woo her for a rival.

Cast

Derek Jacobi, John Carlisle, John Bowe, Pete Postlethwaite, Tom Mannion, Sinéad Cusack, Jimmy Gardner, Richard Clifford

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Frequently asked

What is "Cyrano de Bergerac" about?

As incomparable in swordplay and wordplay as he is, the gallant soldier, philosopher, and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is as timid as a schoolboy before the fair Roxanne. Derek Jacobi delivers an electrifying award-winning portrayal of Rostand's legendary log-nosed swordsman in this highly acclaimed production from the world's premier theatre troupe, The Royal Shakespeare Company. The bold Cyrano boasts he can defeat a hundred men in a swordfight, but because of his grotesque nose lacks the confidence to court the woman he loves. Yet so entranced with Roxanne is Cyrano that he uses the eloquence of his poetry to woo her for a rival.

When was "Cyrano de Bergerac" released?

Cyrano de Bergerac was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Cyrano de Bergerac"?

The cast includes Derek Jacobi, John Carlisle, John Bowe, Pete Postlethwaite.