Cyrano de Bergerac

United States, 1950

Film
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Based on Edmond Rostand’s classic play this film version has Jose Ferrer in an Academy Award winning performance as the long nosed Cyrano. Famous for his skill with words Cyrano mocks pompous noblemen, protects the poor and displays unmatched bravery but he nurses a secret love for his beautiful cousin Roxanne, who is also loved by a handsome but inarticulate soldier, who seeks Cyrano’s help in wooing her. Also stars Mala Powers and William Prince.

Credits

director

Michael Gordon

producer

Stanley Kramer

production company

Stanley Kramer Films

Language

English

Duration

02:00:00:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

35857

Audience classification

PG

Subject categories

Adaptations

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - United States

Literature → French literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Literature

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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