Cyrano de Bergerac (1985)
As incomparable in swordplay and wordplay as he is, the gallant soldier, philosopher, and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is as timid as a schoolboy before the fair Roxanne. Derek Jacobi delivers an electrifying award-winning portrayal of Rostand's legendary log-nosed swordsman in this highly acclaimed production from the world's premier theatre troupe, The Royal Shakespeare Company. The bold Cyrano boasts he can defeat a hundred men in a swordfight, but because of his grotesque nose lacks the confidence to court the woman he loves. Yet so entranced with Roxanne is Cyrano that he uses the eloquence of his poetry to woo her for a rival.
Cast
- Derek Jacobi - Cyrano de Bergerac
- John Carlisle - Le Comte de Guiche
- John Bowe - Le Bret
- Pete Postlethwaite - Ragueneau
- Tom Mannion - Christian de Neuvillette
- Sinéad Cusack - Roxanne
- Jimmy Gardner - Doorkeeper / Capuchin
- Richard Clifford - Cavalryman / Gascony Cadet
- Robert Clare - D'Artagnan / Gascony Cadet
- Philip Dennis - Flunkey / Gascony Cadet
Screenplay
- Edmond Rostand (Theatre Play)
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, The Pain of Unrequited Love
Keywords
love triangle, self sacrifice, poet, based on play or musical, love, loneliness, courtship
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cyrano de Bergerac about?
- As incomparable in swordplay and wordplay as he is, the gallant soldier, philosopher, and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is as timid as a schoolboy before the fair Roxanne. Derek Jacobi delivers an electrifying award-winning portrayal of Rostand's legendary log-nosed swordsman in this highly acclaimed production from the world's premier theatre troupe, The Royal Shakespeare Company. The bold Cyrano boasts he can defeat a hundred men in a swordfight, but because of his grotesque nose lacks the confidence to court the woman he loves. Yet so entranced with Roxanne is Cyrano that he uses the eloquence of his poetry to woo her for a rival.
- Who directed Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac was directed by Terry Hands, Michael A. Simpson.
- Who stars in Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac stars Derek Jacobi, John Carlisle, John Bowe, Pete Postlethwaite, Tom Mannion, Sinéad Cusack.
- How long is Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac has a runtime of 2h 56m (176 minutes).
- What genre is Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac is a TV Movie, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance film.
- Where was Cyrano de Bergerac produced?
- Cyrano de Bergerac was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Cyrano de Bergerac?
- The themes of Cyrano de Bergerac include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, The Pain of Unrequited Love.