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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

US Box Office: $0

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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03/26/09
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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.

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07/11/07
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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05/07/07
Chuck O'Leary
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Michael Dequina
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02/09/06
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10/10/05
Cole Smithey
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07/20/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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[T]here’s a kind of soaring beauty to this expansively passionate film...

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08/08/04
MaryAnn Johanson
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04/14/04
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

There are better love stories, but Cyrano is arguably the ultimate celebration of the romantic spirit… Depardieu makes the part forever his own.

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03/02/04
Steven D. Greydanus
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Decent Films Guide

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09/27/03
Rich Cline
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Shadows on the Wall

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08/22/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

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.

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08/17/03
James Sanford
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07/30/03
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Gives romantic love a good name, thanks to the flamboyant performance of Gerard Depardieu in this classic.

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07/15/03
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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05/20/03
Vincent Canby
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03/27/03
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10/25/02
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November 01, 2005: In Other News...Gerard Depardieu Retires
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