Movie
Roxanne
Overview
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1987-06-19
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- L.A. Films, Columbia Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Steve Martin as C.D. "Charlie" Bales
- Daryl Hannah as Roxanne Kowalski
- Rick Rossovich as Chris McConnell
- Shelley Duvall as Dixie
- John Kapelos as Chuck
- Fred Willard as Mayor Deebs
- Max Alexander as Dean
- Michael J. Pollard as Andy
- Steve Mittleman as Ralston
- Damon Wayans as Jerry
- Matt Lattanzi as Trent
- Shandra Beri as Sandy
Crew
- Fred Schepisi - Director
- Steve Martin - Screenplay
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