Classic Drama Movie: Cyrano de Bergerac - The charismatic swordsman-poet helps another woo the woman he loves in this straightforward version of the play.
Cyrano de Bergerac (1950)
Director: Michael Gordon
Writers: Edmond Rostand(play), Brian Hooker(play translation), Carl Foreman(screenplay)
Stars: José Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: United States
Language: English
Release Date: 16 November 1950 (USA)
Filming Location: Motion Picture Center Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Storyline:
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.
Reviews:
"José Ferrer received a well-deserved Academy Award for his solid performance as the charismatic leading character in this tale of tragedy and love. The overall film is of high quality too, with a script that is sharp, witty and often quite amusing. The film's atmosphere and setting are both well constructed, giving the film a very real feel for the French life at the time. But the film is nevertheless a tad shallow in some aspects, and it is slightly contrived too, although this subtracts little from the experience overall. The excellent nose makeup is also worth mentioning: highly authentic stuff." -written by "sol-" on IMDb.com
"I cannot recall being more enraptured with such a divine script and an actor, Jose Ferrer. Despite the poor sound quality, dark sets, and overall low budget production, I was overwhelmed with many unexpected emotions. This actor did not miss even half a beat for every line delivered with pitch perfect delivery and countenance. The obvious protuberance withstanding, nothing felt overtly theatrical but appeared so, definitely a mark of genius. Mr. Ferrer developed his character over the span of hundreds of performances but the film version still was fresh and nuanced.
This film is old, B&W with no other well known actors but delivers action, sorrow, joy, laughter and compassion. Perhaps it was just the right moment to explore the depths of unrequited love, impossible to even speak of, yet able to achieve. What a longing this created and expressed through tears unexpected. Where has this all come from? Dumas, Shakespeare, Fitzgerald? Most likely strong influences and a grand tally that redefined cinema.
If you have ever felt that depth of feeling for another who has absolutely no clue, or appreciate the power of the word over the sword, this film is definitely for you. Supreme recommend for lovers, dreamers and actors wanting to aspire to stardom. WOW!." -written by "GeoPierpont" on IMDb.com
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) Cyrano de Bergerac
Argentina Cyrano de Bergerac
Austria Der letzte Musketier
Brazil Cyrano de Bergerac
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) Сирано дьо Бержерак
Canada (English title) Cyrano De Bergerac
Denmark Cyrano de Bergerac - den sidste musketer
East Germany (TV title) Cyrano und Roxane
Finland (DVD box title) Cyrano - miekan sankari
Finland (TV title) Cyrano - säilän sankari
Finland (Swedish title) Cyrano - värjans mästare
Finland (TV title) Cyrano de Bergerac
Finland (TV title) Cyrano de Bergerac - miekan mestari
Finland Cyrano - miekan mestari
France Cyrano de Bergerac
Greece Cyrano de Bergerac
Greece Σιρανό ντε Μπερζεράκ
Hungary Cyrano de Bergerac
Italy Cirano di Bergerac
Japan (Japanese title) シラノ・ド・ベルジュラック（1950）
Mexico Cyrano de Bergerac
Poland Cyrano De Bergerac
Portugal Cyrano de Bergerac
Romania Cyrano de Bergerac
Soviet Union (Russian title) Сирано де Бержерак
Spain Cyrano de Bergerac
Sweden Cyrano de Bergerac - Värjans mästare
Ukraine Сірано де Бержерак
UK Cyrano de Bergerac
USA Cyrano de Bergerac
West Germany Der letzte Musketier
West Germany (alternative spelling) Cyrano von Bergerac
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