Title:Cyrano de Bergerac

Date: 1950
Type: Drama / Comedy / Romance
Rating: 4/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Michael Gordon
Producer: Stanley Kramer


Comment
Jose Ferrer plays Cyrano de Bergerac the poet and swordsman with the big nose. He both helps and competes with William Prince for the affections of Mala Powers. Jose Ferrer gives a great performance that involves a whole range of emotions. Steve Martin does a good modern take in Roxanne.
Actors
Jose Ferrer
Mala Powers
William Prince
Morris Carnovsky
Ralph Clanton
Lloyd Corrigan
Virginia Farmer
Edgar Barrier
Elena Veredugo
Albert Cavens
Oscars
Won - Best Actor - Jose Ferrer
Original play
Edmond Rostand