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Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
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Reviews Counted:23
Fresh:23
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins
Genre: Foreign Films
Synopsis: A famed 17th century writer courageously makes enemies of France's polite society by exposing their hypocrisies in political pamphlets. But his bravery in politics does not extend to romance.... A famed 17th century writer courageously makes enemies of France's polite society by exposing their hypocrisies in political pamphlets. But his bravery in politics does not extend to romance. Cyrano de Bergerac, pining away for love of his cousin Roxanne, refuses to reveal his affections for fear that she will find his grotesque form unappealing. Instead, Cyrano teaches the beautiful but stupid Christian how to woo Roxanne. Though she initially finds Christian attractive, it is his beautiful poetry and gorgeously written letters -- all penned by Cyrano -- that win her heart. Christian dies in battle before he ever has the chance to tell Roxanne the truth, and Cyrano keeps the secret until his own death. [More]
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Jacques Weber
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Jacques Weber, Roland Bertin
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau
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Reviews for Cyrano de Bergerac
The great thing about Jean-Paul Rappeneau's 1990 film -- apart from Gerard Depardieu's central performance -- is that it returns the play to its popular entertainment self.
[T]here’s a kind of soaring beauty to this expansively passionate film...
There are better love stories, but Cyrano is arguably the ultimate celebration of the romantic spirit Depardieu makes the part forever his own.
From the opening scene in which he takes on a theater full of pretentious actors to the grand tearjerking finale, Cyrano is always the center of attention, and Depardieu, full of wit, bravado and passion, rises to the challenge.
Gives romantic love a good name, thanks to the flamboyant performance of Gerard Depardieu in this classic.
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November 01, 2005:
In Other News...Gerard Depardieu Retires
According to French newspaper Le Parisian, actor Gerard Depardieu has announced his retirement from movies. The 55 year-old native Frenchman, most famous in the states for his... More...
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