Roxanne

– Based on the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", large nosed C.D. Bales falls for the beautiful Roxanne while..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
Roxanne (1987)

Based on the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", large nosed C.D. Bales falls for the beautiful Roxanne while she falls for his personality but another man's looks.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Roxanne (1987) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Jun 1987

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Fred Schepisi

Writer:

Edmond Rostand (play), Steve Martin (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall

Plot:

In Nelson, the chief of the firemen C. D. Bales is a man with complex since he has a huge nose. When his friend Dixie rents her house to the gorgeous student of astronomy Roxanne, he falls in love with her but keeps his feelings as a secret. C.D. hires the handsome fireman Chris and Roxanne asks C.D. to help her to date him. However Chris is an average American with very limited culture and he asks C.D. to help him to get in her pants. C.D. writes letters disclosing his feelings for her and Roxanne is seduced by the man that writes such letters. What will happen when she meets Chris?

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%
Metacritic:
73%