Roxanne [Blu-ray]

Director: Fred Schepisi Fred Schepisi

Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2020
UPC:	0683904633743
Original Release:	1987
Rating:	PG
Source:	Sony Pictures Home
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:47:00
Sales rank:	188

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Steve Martin	C. D. Bales
Daryl Hannah	Roxanne
Rick Rossovich	Chris
Shelley Duvall	Dixie
Michael J. Pollard	Andy
John Kapelos	Chuck
Fred Willard	Mayor Deebs
Max Alexander	Dean
Shandra Beri	Sandy
Brian George	Dr. David Schepisi
Steve Mittleman	Ralston
Damon Wayans	Jerry
Matt Lattanzi	Trent
Blanche Rubin	Sophie
Jane Campbell	Dottie
Jean Sincere	Nina
Claire Caplan	Lydia
Thom Curley	Jim
Ritch Shydner	Drunk
Kevin Nealon	Drunk
Maureen Murphy	Cosmetics Clerk
Jeffrey Joseph	Stationery Clerk,Stationery Clerk
Mike Glavas	Peter Quinn
Merrilyn Gann	Mrs. Quinn
Bernadette Sabath	Berni
Caroline Barclay	Girl in Street
Heidi Sorensen	Trudy
Bruce Smeaton	Composer

Technical Credits

Steve Martin

Edmond Rostand

Joe Dunne	Stunts
Steve Martin	Executive Producer,Screenwriter
Daniel Melnick	Producer
Bill Orr	Special Effects
Michael Rachmil	Producer
Fred Schepisi	Director
John Wardlow	Stunts
Edmond Rostand	Playwright,Screenwriter
Don Digirolamo	Sound Effects
Gary S. Gerlich	Sound Effects
Robert Glass	Sound Effects
Pennie Dupont	Casting
Rob Young	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial 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.

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