In this modern take on Edmond Rostand’s classic play “Cyrano de Bergerac,” C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, C.D. feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart.
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Film Cast:
- C.D. “Charlie” Bales: Steve Martin
- Roxanne Kowalski: Daryl Hannah
- Chris McConnell: Rick Rossovich
- Dixie: Shelley Duvall
- Chuck: John Kapelos
- Mayor Deebs: Fred Willard
- Dean: Max Alexander
- Andy: Michael J. Pollard
- Ralston: Steve Mittleman
- Jerry: Damon Wayans
- Trent: Matt Lattanzi
- Sandy: Shandra Beri
- Sophie: Blanche Rubin
- Dottie: Jane Campbell
- Nina: Jean Sincere
- Lydia: Claire Caplan
- Jim: Thom Curley
- Drunk #1: Ritch Shydner
- Drunk #2: Kevin Nealon
- Cosmetic Surgeon: Brian George
- Cosmetics Clerk: Maureen Murphy
- Stationery Clerk: Jeffrey Joseph
- Peter Quinn: Make Glavas
- Mrs. Quinn: Merrilyn Gann
- Berni: Bernadette Sabath
- Girl in Street: Caroline Barclay
- Trudy: Heidi Sorenson
Film Crew:
- Director of Photography: Ian Baker
- Editor: John Scott
- Original Music Composer: Bruce Smeaton
- Executive Producer: Steve Martin
- Director: Fred Schepisi
- Producer: Michael I. Rachmil
- Original Story: Edmond Rostand
- Producer: Daniel Melnick
- Casting: Pennie DuPont
- Production Design: Jackson De Govia
- Art Direction: David Fischer
- Set Decoration: Kimberley Richardson
- Production Manager: Warren Carr
- First Assistant Director: Michael E. Steele
- Second Assistant Director: Casey Grant
- Location Manager: Matthew O’Connor
- Camera Operator: Rod Parkhurst
- First Assistant Camera: John ‘Sandy’ McCallum
- Second Assistant Camera: Chris Harris
- Property Master: Grant Swain
- Casting: Michelle Allen
- Casting Assistant: Amy Grgich
- Script Supervisor: Christine Wilson
- Sound Mixer: Rob Young
- Boom Operator: B.J. Clayden
- Cableman: Chris Glyn-Jones
- Assistant Editor: Jack Hilton
- Assistant Editor: Nigel Hollick
- Supervising Sound Editor: Frank E. Warner
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Robert Knudson
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Robert Glass
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Don Digirolamo
- Sound Editor: Bill Wylie
- Sound Editor: Gary S. Gerlich
- Sound Editor: Chester Slomka
- Stunts: Ray Pichette
- Stunts: Robert Jauregui
- Sound Editor: David M. Horton
- ADR Editor: Jay Engel
- Music Editor: Jim Henrikson
- Costume Designer: Richard Bruno
- Costume Designer: Tish Monaghan
- Hairstylist: Toni-Ann Walker
- Hairstylist: Donna Bis
- Makeup Artist: Frank Griffin
- Makeup Artist: Ilona Herman
- Makeup Designer: Michael Westmore
- Gaffer: Les Erskine
- Best Boy Grip: Barry Donlevy
- Key Grip: Tim Hogan
- Dolly Grip: John L. Brown
- Production Coordinator: Patti Allen
- Assistant Production Coordinator: Myrna Cobb
- Production Secretary: Tammy Oates
- Main Title Designer: Carie DeRuiter
- Special Effects Coordinator: William H. Orr
- Stunt Coordinator: Joe Dunne
- Stunt Coordinator: John Wardlow
- Technical Advisor: Bruce Meldrum
- Production Accountant: Karen Day
- Third Assistant Director: Wendy Chesal
- Location Manager: George Horie
- Construction Coordinator: David Willson
- Painter: Bob Bottieri
- Greensman: Gary Brooks
- Transportation Coordinator: Scott Irvine
- Transportation Captain: Dave Bowe
- Video Assist Operator: Klaus Melchior
- Unit Publicist: Wendi Laski
- Still Photographer: Joseph Lederer
Movie Reviews:
- JPV852: Breezy and just all around enjoyable rom-com with Steve Martin in prime form. Seen this one several times over the years and still holds up so well.
- Kamurai: Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend.
- If you’re going to get back in the way back machine, then Steve Martin is a reliably choice, and a story modeled off of Shakespeare is typically a pretty good choice too. A little Cirano goes a lot way.
- Yes, as a Cirano story, it’s predictable, but it’s certainly about the journey, not the destination. Martin certainly delivers an experience, and the way they decided to twist it is definitely unique if not inspired.
- I’d say this is begging for a reboot, but it’s not exactly an original story, and I can’t imagine what newer technology would add to it.