Cyrano de Bergerac (1938)
Inspired by Edmond Rostand's 1897 play, this 1938 BBC Television studio production retells the comic and heroic drama of the 17th-century Gascon swordsman, poet, and philosopher, Cyrano de Bergerac (1990). Secretly and passionately in love with beautiful Roxane, Cyrano, who is embarrassed by his elongated nose, is shocked to find out that she has fallen head-over-heels in love with the handsome but superficial recruit to the Cadets de Gascogne, Christian de Neuvillette. As a result, convinced that he stands no chance against the handsome but tongue-tied suitor, Cyrano steps aside and becomes Christian's tutor in the delicate matters of love, composing poems and ardent letters to help him woo Roxane.
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 30, 1938
Cast
- Leslie Banks - Cyrano de Bergerac
- Constance Cummings - Roxane
- James Mason - Christian de Neuvillette
- John Wyse - Comte de Guiche
- Ernest Hare - De Valvert
- Philip Thornley - Porthos
- Richard Carey - d'Artagnan
- John Roderick - Aramis
- André Morell - Le Bret
- Valentine Rooke - Ragueneau
Screenplay
- Edmond Rostand (Original Story)
Music: Jean Nougués
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cyrano de Bergerac about?
- Inspired by Edmond Rostand's 1897 play, this 1938 BBC Television studio production retells the comic and heroic drama of the 17th-century Gascon swordsman, poet, and philosopher, Cyrano de Bergerac (1990). Secretly and passionately in love with beautiful Roxane, Cyrano, who is embarrassed by his elongated nose, is shocked to find out that she has fallen head-over-heels in love with the handsome but superficial recruit to the Cadets de Gascogne, Christian de Neuvillette. As a result, convinced that he stands no chance against the handsome but tongue-tied suitor, Cyrano steps aside and becomes Christian's tutor in the delicate matters of love, composing poems and ardent letters to help him woo Roxane.
- Who stars in Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac stars Leslie Banks, Constance Cummings, James Mason, John Wyse, Ernest Hare, Philip Thornley.
- How long is Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Cyrano de Bergerac produced?
- Cyrano de Bergerac was produced in United Kingdom.