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description Roxanne Overview

Roxanne is a 1987 film adapting Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. The story centers on C.D. Bales, a fire chief struggling to confess his affections for Roxanne Kowalski due to his self-consciousness about his appearance. It features an ensemble cast including Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah in the romantic drama.

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info Roxanne Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1987

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How is Roxanne related to Cyrano de Bergerac?

Roxanne is a modern 1987 adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac. Steve Martin's C. D. Bales fills the Cyrano role, while Daryl Hannah plays Roxanne Kowalski.

Why does C. D. Bales write romantic lines for Chris?

C. D. loves Roxanne but feels too self-conscious about his unusually large nose to declare his feelings directly. He supplies the words for Chris McConnell, a handsome but less articulate firefighter who is trying to win her affection.

Who directed Roxanne?

Fred Schepisi directed the 1987 romantic comedy, which was released by Columbia Pictures. The film combines the Cyrano plot with a small-town Pacific Northwest fire station and modern dialogue.

What does Roxanne do in the film?

Roxanne Kowalski is an astronomy student who becomes the focus of C. D. Bales' affection. Her relationship with C. D. and Chris drives the film's mistaken-identity romance.

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