Cyrano de Bergerac
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Synopsis
France, 1640. Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception, with tragic results.
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José Ferrer
Cyrano de Bergerac
Mala Powers
Roxane
William Prince
Christian de Neuvillette
Morris Carnovsky
Le Bret
Ralph Clanton
Antoine Comte de Guiche
Lloyd Corrigan
Ragueneau
Virginia Farmer
Duenna
Edgar Barrier
Cardinal Richelieu
Elena Verdugo
Orange Girl
Albert Cavens
Vicomte de Valvert
Arthur Blake
Montfleury
Don Beddoe
The Meddler
Percy Helton
Bellerose
Virginia Christine
Sister Marthe
Gil Warren
Doctor
Philip Van Zandt
Man with Gazette
Eric Sinclair
Guardsman
Richard Avonde
Marquis
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Foreman
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Cyrano de Bergerac
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gordon
Carl Foreman, Edmond Rostand, Brian Hooker
Dimitri Tiomkin
Franz Planer
Harry Gerstad
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Michael Gordon
Director
Carl Foreman
Screenplay
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrano de Bergerac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cyrano de Bergerac about?
France, 1640. Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception, with tragic results.
Who directed Cyrano de Bergerac?
Cyrano de Bergerac was directed by Michael Gordon.
Who stars in Cyrano de Bergerac?
The principal cast of Cyrano de Bergerac includes José Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince, Morris Carnovsky, Ralph Clanton.
When was Cyrano de Bergerac released and how long is it?
Cyrano de Bergerac was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Cyrano de Bergerac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cyrano de Bergerac was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cyrano de Bergerac?
Cyrano de Bergerac holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).