Roxanne [WS] [Blu-ray]
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Widescreen Rating:
PG-
Language:
French, English Studio:
Sony PicturesUPC:
043396262928Year of Release:
1987Item Number:
COL026292Release Date:
05/06/2008Format:
Blu-ray
MOVIE DESCRIPTION:
This modernization of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac casts Steve Martin as C. D. Bates, the fearless, quick-witted fire chief of a Washington State resort town. Bates' most trusted fireman is the handsome but tongue-tied Chris McDonell (Rick Rossovich). Both men are in love with the beautiful Roxanne Kowalski (Darryl Hannah), but Bates, adorned with a huge nose that makes Bob Hope look like Nanette Fabray, is convinced that he's too homely to win Roxanne's heart. Thus, in the self-sacrificing tradition of Cyrano de Bergerac, Bates courts Roxanne vicariously by feeding his rival Chris the proper romantic words and phrases. The inherent pathos in Roxanne is offset by moments of slapstick, notably the scene wherein C. D. Bates vanquishes a pair of hooligans with a tennis racket. Steve Martin himself is credited with the screenplay for Roxanne, though he generously cites Edmond Rostand as his inspiration. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
DVD FEATURES:
- Region: All
- Number of Discs: 1
- Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
- Screen: Color
- Subtitle: French, English, Spanish
AWARDS
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
- Won Best Actor - 1986 (Steve Martin)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Cast:
Steve Martin - Charlie C.D. Bales
Daryl Hannah - Roxanne Kowalski
Rick Rossovich - Chris McDonell
Shelley Duvall - Dixie
Michael J. Pollard - Andy
Damon Wayans - JerryDirector:
Fred SchepisiProducer:
Daniel Melnick, Michael RachmilPlay Author:
Edmond RostandScreenwriter:
Steve MartinCinematographer:
Ian BakerComposer (Music Score):
Bruce SmeatonSongwriter:
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Rick Boston, Terry Cox, Joe Curiale, Jeff Kent, Dan Navarro, Paul PescoEditor:
John ScottProduction Designer:
Jackson de GoviaArt Director:
David Fischer
REVIEWS:
- A perfect vehicle for Steve Martin, this modern adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac works mostly because Martin plays his part with a rare combination of sweetness and zaniness. The big nose looks ridiculous on Martin, but he is nonetheless convincing as the small-town fire chief who helps his shy underling (Rick Rossovich) woo Roxanne (deliciously played by Daryl Hannah). Martin, an increasingly accomplished comedy writer, penned his own adaptation of the Edmond Rostand chestnut, and it's a thoroughly likeable film. Under the direction of Australian Fred Schepisi, Roxanne exceeded expectations in all respects, and it launched Martin onto a more mature, well-rounded career that blended his unique comedy gifts with dramatic talent and an ability to play romantic leads. ~ Michael Betzold, All Movie Guide
- A perfect vehicle for {$Steve Martin}, this modern adaptation of {-Cyrano de Bergerac} works mostly because {$Martin} plays his part with a rare combination of sweetness and zaniness. The big nose looks ridiculous on {$Martin}, but he is nonetheless convincing as the small-town fire chief who helps his shy underling ({$Rick Rossovich}) woo Roxanne (deliciously played by {$Daryl Hannah}). {$Martin}, an increasingly accomplished comedy writer, penned his own adaptation of the {$Edmond Rostand} chestnut, and it's a thoroughly likeable film. Under the direction of Australian {$Fred Schepisi}, {#Roxanne} exceeded expectations in all respects, and it launched {$Martin} onto a more mature, well-rounded career that blended his unique comedy gifts with dramatic talent and an ability to play romantic leads. ~ Michael Betzold, All Movie Guide
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