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Cyrano De Bergerac (1950)

Cyrano De Bergerac (1950)
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Recreating his stage role, Jose Ferrer stars as Edmond Rostand's Cyrano, a 17th-century French cavalier, poet and swordsman whose prominent proboscis is the subject of many a duel. Cyrano is madly in love with the beautiful Roxanne (Mala Powers), but assumes that she'd never love him back due to his cathedral of a nose. Roxanne is also loved by the handsome Christian (William Prince), who unfortunately can't put two consecutive words together when it comes to pitching woo. Cyrano agrees to help Christian win Roxanne by feeding him the right words for his midnight courtships and love letters; in this way, Cyrano can vicariously express his own ardor for the fair lady. Years later, Cyrano's deception is revealed, and he dies happily in the arms of his beloved Roxanne, who realizes that she has really loved Cyrano all along--by way of Christian. Cyrano de Bergerac wasn't seen by many paying moviegoers upon its original showing, but its relative box-office failure resulted in an early release to television, where it has remained a perennial attraction for the past forty years. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
José Ferrer, Mala Powers, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Gordon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Cyrano De Bergerac

Recreating his stage role, Jose Ferrer stars as Edmond Rostand's Cyrano, a 17th-century French cavalier, poet and swordsman whose prominent proboscis is the subject of many a duel. Cyrano is madly in love with the beautiful Roxanne (Mala Powers), but assumes that she'd never love him back due to his cathedral of a nose. Roxanne is also loved by the handsome Christian (William Prince), who unfortunately can't put two consecutive words together when it comes to pitching woo. Cyrano agrees to help Christian win Roxanne by feeding him the right words for his midnight courtships and love letters; in this way, Cyrano can vicariously express his own ardor for the fair lady. Years later, Cyrano's deception is revealed, and he dies happily in the arms of his beloved Roxanne, who realizes that she has really loved Cyrano all along--by way of Christian. Cyrano de Bergerac wasn't seen by many paying moviegoers upon its original showing, but its relative box-office failure resulted in an early release to television, where it has remained a perennial attraction for the past forty years. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
113 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Gordon
Writer(s):
Carl Foreman, Brian Hooker
Producer(s):
Stanley Kramer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR(Suitable for Children)
Categories:
Romance
Cyrano De Bergerac Awards:
  • 1950 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Cinematography - Black and White
  • 1950 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
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    Brad T.

    This is my favorite movie of all time, hands down. I read this play in high school, and fell in love with it. When I graduated, my mom bought me this movie on VHS as a gift, and I've worn it out! I purchased the Gerard Depardieu version when it came out on DVD, and it is fantastic as well. The lines in this original version sticks closer to the original play, but leaves out many scenes. Jose Ferrer is ferocious as Cyrano, and his nose comical. The newer version sticks closer to the original plot and scene, but takes great liberty with lines. It was fantastic to hear it in French and see it in color, but I missed the original lines, especially, as Allison mentioned, the balcony scene. This is a classic romance, complete with sword fights and heartbreak-- regardless of the version you watch! ((brad's wife))

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    Allison A.

    This movie used to be on TV all the time and I would always try to catch the balcony scene. The whole movie is good, but the combination of writing, acting and directing in that scene is a perfect storm that will floor you (if you have a heart and you love cinema). Watch the use of shadow throughout the film (especially the balcony scene and the end scene). It's not very subtle, but it's extremely effective. It almost makes you yearn for more black and white movies. There is just enough comedy and sword play to keep things interesting, but this is a sappy romance 100%! And I mean that in the best possible sense. So enjoy! For English speaking audiences, this is much more accessible the later Gerard Depardieu version, though that film is also well done.

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    CHRIS D.

    Our envelope contained a different, made-for-TV production of Cyrano. It was okay, but the one with Jose Ferrer is much better.

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