Movie Description

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

(1985)

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

Facts

Original TitleCyrano de Bergerac

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1985-07-26

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 56m

Production Companiesstratford-barbican,Royal Shakespeare Company,Channel 4 Television

Genres

  • TV Movie
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance