Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

PG-13 1990 · 137 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, Comedy, History, Romance

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.

Directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau · Written by Jean-Paul Rappeneau

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