Breezy and just all around enjoyable rom-com with Steve Martin in prime form. Seen this one several times over the years and still holds up so well.
In this modern take on Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac," C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, C.D. feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart.
Quick Stats
6.4
TMDB Rating
708
Votes
1h 47m
Runtime
$12.0M
Budget
$40.1M
Box Office
334%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorFred Schepisi
WriterSteve Martin
CinematographyIan Baker
ComposerBruce Smeaton
EditorJohn Scott
Production DesignGrant Swain
Produced by
L.A. FilmsColumbia PicturesIndieProd Company Productions
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Critics & Reviews
2 featuredGreat watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. If you're going to get back in the way back machine, then Steve Martin is a reliably choice, and a story modeled off of Shakespeare is typically a pretty good choice too. A little Cirano goes a lot way. Yes, as a Cirano story, it's predictable, but it's certainly about the journey, not the destination. Martin certainly delivers an experience, and the way they decided to twist it is definitely unique if not inspired. I'd say this is begging for a reboot, but it's not exactly an original story, and I can't imagine what newer technology would add to it.
Cast
Steve Martin
C.D. "Charlie" Bales
Daryl Hannah
Roxanne Kowalski
Rick Rossovich
Chris McConnell
Shelley Duvall
Dixie
John Kapelos
Chuck
Fred Willard
Mayor Deebs
Max Alexander
Dean
Michael J. Pollard
Andy
S
Steve Mittleman
Ralston
Damon Wayans
Jerry
Matt Lattanzi
Trent
S
Shandra Beri
Sandy
B
Blanche Rubin
Sophie
J
Jane Campbell
Dottie
Jean Sincere
Nina
