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"I decided to excel in everything!" proclaims Cyrano de Bergerac, the poet, philosopher, and gallant soldier famed for his incomparable swordplay and wordplay. But Cyrano will never excel at what he wants most: winning the love of beautiful Roxanne. His large, deformed nose makes him hi...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Royal Shakespeare Company, RKO Pictures (1978-1987), Channel Four (Great Britain), RKO Home Video
Other Authors: Jacobi, Derek, Cusack, Sinéad, Carlisle, John, Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918, Burgess, Anthony, 1917-1993
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [Encino, Calif.] : RKO Home Video, [1984?]
Subjects:
Cyrano de Bergerac, > 1619-1655 > Drama.
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Summary:"I decided to excel in everything!" proclaims Cyrano de Bergerac, the poet, philosopher, and gallant soldier famed for his incomparable swordplay and wordplay. But Cyrano will never excel at what he wants most: winning the love of beautiful Roxanne. His large, deformed nose makes him hideously ugly - - so Cyrano uses his heartfelt eloquence to woo Roxanne for a rival." -- container
Item Description:VHS format.
Filmed production of the play by Edmond Rostand, translated and adapted by Anthony Burgess.
"RKO 4001."
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videocassettes (176 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Production Credits:Camera supervisors, Michael Lingard, Martin Hawkins ; editor, David Martin ; music, Nigel Hess.