France - 1640: Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxanne. 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. Much was cut from the play, but dialogue not rewritten.
Starring
Jose Ferrer; Mala Powers; Michael Gordon
Director
Stanley Kramer