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Edmond Rostand's 1897 play features a gallant, witty, eloquent swordsman with an absurdly long nose. Cyrano falls in the love with the beautiful Roxane but is convinced that his strange appearance will forever prevent her from returning his affections. Instead of wooing her himself, he employs his wit in the service of a friend who is also in love with her. This faithful 1950 film adaption is widely admired, especially for José Ferrer's brilliant...
4) Cyrano
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A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her, and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.
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Poignant story of unrequited love, set in 17th century France. Highlighted by the Oscar-winning performance of Ferrer as Cyrano, the long-nosed poet and swordsman who helps a handsome rival woo and win the beautiful Roxane, whom Cyrano himself secretly loves.