Cyrano de Bergerac (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cyrano de Bergerac is a 1990 historical drama directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau, starring Gérard Depardieu, Vincent Perez and Jacques Weber. It is based on Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and Carol Clark. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design, and 7 awards in all. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau
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What Is Cyrano de Bergerac About?
The premise of Cyrano de Bergerac without spoilers, adapted from Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and Carol Clark. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 17th-century France, the story follows Cyrano de Bergerac, a witty and eloquent poet burdened by self-doubt due to his appearance. He secretly writes passionate love letters on behalf of Christian, a handsome but shy cadet, so that Christian can woo the beautiful Roxane. Roxane falls for the beautiful words, unaware of their true author. As Cyrano grapples with his feelings and makes a poignant sacrifice, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of appearance versus inner beauty.
Cyrano de Bergerac Themes & Keywords
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- 17th century
- period drama
- swashbuckler adventure
- love
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- musket
- flintlock rifle
- cannon
- combat
- fencing
- rapier
- sword duel
- duel
- sword fight
- sword
- swordsman
- tough guy
- death of protagonist
- war violence
- warrior
- violence
- war hero
- battlefield
- battle
- nun
- self destructiveness
- poetry
- poem
- cousin cousin relationship
- swashbuckler
- passion
- obsessive love
- loneliness
- friendship
- tragic love
- period piece
- love triangle
- costume drama
- unrequited love
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- based on true story
- based on play
- character name in title
Cyrano de Bergerac Cast
Gérard Depardieu leads the cast, with Vincent Perez and Jacques Weber. Directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Cyrano de Bergerac Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cyrano de Bergerac 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
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TMDB 73% User score
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Cyrano de Bergerac Plot Summary
What happens in Cyrano de Bergerac from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1640, the Gascon poet and swashbuckler Cyrano de Bergerac is self-conscious about his enormous nose, yet he projects pride and courage that earns him admiration for his bravery and expert swordsmanship. He moves through Parisian society with a blend of wit and bravado, always ready to defend others and prove his mettle in duels. Despite his public reputation as a fearless fighter, he privately fears that his appearance will keep him from winning the heart of the woman he loves.
Full summary
The whole story of Cyrano de Bergerac, scene by scene
Cyrano de Bergerac Box Office
Cyrano de Bergerac grossed $5.8 million worldwide. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $2,021 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $2K
Cyrano de Bergerac Awards & Nominations
Cyrano de Bergerac won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design, and 7 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1992, with 4 wins from 7 nominations.
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Oscars 2022 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
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BAFTA 1992 4 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Won Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Gérard Depardieu
- Oscars 1991 1 win · 5 nominations
- Won Costume Design
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Gérard Depardieu
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Foreign Language Film
- Nominated Makeup
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Golden Globes 1991 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Foreign Language Film
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TIFF 1990 1 win · 1 nomination- Won People's Choice Award – Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Cyrano de Bergerac Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cyrano de Bergerac.
How Well Do You Know Cyrano de Bergerac?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the poet‑swordsman Cyrano?
Cyrano de Bergerac Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “시라노” and “Cyrano von Bergerac”.
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- 시라노
- Cyrano von Bergerac
- Сирано де Бержерак
- Cyrano z Bergeracu
- סיראנו דה ברז'רק
- 大鼻子情圣
- Сірано де Бержерак
- 大鼻子情聖
- シラノ・ド・ベルジュラック
- Συρανό ντε Μπερζεράκ
- Tình Yêu Bất Tử
- سیرانو دو برژراک
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Cyrano de Bergerac FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Cyrano de Bergerac, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cyrano de Bergerac?
Cyrano de Bergerac runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Cyrano de Bergerac released?
Cyrano de Bergerac was released on December 1, 1990.
Who directed Cyrano de Bergerac?
Cyrano de Bergerac was directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau.
More films by Jean-Paul Rappeneau Who is in the cast of Cyrano de Bergerac?
Cyrano de Bergerac stars Gérard Depardieu, Vincent Perez and Jacques Weber, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Cyrano de Bergerac make at the box office?
Cyrano de Bergerac grossed $5.8 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $2,021 international).
How is Cyrano de Bergerac rated?
Cyrano de Bergerac has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Is Cyrano de Bergerac based on a book?
Yes. Cyrano de Bergerac is adapted from Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and Carol Clark.
What awards did Cyrano de Bergerac win?
Cyrano de Bergerac won 7 awards from 15 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the BAFTA 1992.
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