Cyrano De Bergerac (1950/1990 Versions)
A double helping of "Cyrano De Bergerac". "Cyrano De Bergerac" (1950) - Jose Ferrer won an Academy Award for his stunning portrayal of the fabled 17th-century swordsman and wit, forced to hide his love for the beautiful Roxanne, in this stirring filming of Edmond Rostand's play. Mala Powers, William Prince co-star. "Cyrano De Bergerac" (1990) - This outstanding realisation of the classic play is an overwhelming cinematic achievement made only more so by the screen presence of Gerard Depardieu in the title role. A breathtaking film experience.
Year: 1990
Genre: French Cinema, Romance, Film Festivals 1991, Alice's Playhouse, Best of the 1990s, Swashbucklers, Classic Cinema
Country: France, USA
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Michael Gordon
Starring: Jose Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince, Gerard Depardieu, Jacques Weber, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez
Duration: 247 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
7.6/10
Location in store: Foreign (France)
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