Roxanne (1987)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Fred Schepisi

Writers:

Edmond Rostand (play)
Steve Martin (screenplay)

Release Date:

19 June 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Roxanne dreamed of a handsome, intelligent, romantic man. C.D. Bales is two out of three... but looks aren't everything!

Plot:

Based on the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", large nosed C.D. Bales falls for the beautiful Roxanne while she falls for his personality but another man's looks.

Plot Keywords:

Fire Chief | Comet | Love Letter | Large Nose | Secret Admirer

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins

Cast

Steve Martin	...	C.D. 'Charlie' Bales
Daryl Hannah	...	Roxanne Kowalski
Rick Rossovich	...	Chris McConnell
Shelley Duvall	...	Dixie
John Kapelos	...	Chuck
Fred Willard	...	Mayor Deebs
Max Alexander	...	Dean
Michael J. Pollard	...	Andy
Steve Mittleman	...	Ralston
Damon Wayans	...	Jerry
Matt Lattanzi	...	Trent
Shandra Beri	...	Sandy the Barmaid
Blanche Rubin	...	Sophie
Jane Campbell	...	Dottie
Jean Sincere	...	Nina

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:PG | Portugal:M/12 | Iceland:L | Netherlands:6 | Finland:S | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:6 | Norway:7 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

In a scene where Roxanne slaps C.D. in the face, Daryl Hannah accidentally hits Steve Martin's prosthetic nose, apparently dislodging it. As Martin reaches to his face, otherwise on cue, the viewer can see him fumble with his nose using his fingertips, rather than more naturally holding his assaulted cheek.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Charlie Bales complains about "boring" numbers for astronomical objects, he opposes numbered objects like M31 to named objects like Andromeda. M31 is Andromeda.

Quotes:

Mayor Deebs: I want something that says action with style. Kind of a GQ firefighter.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" (2004)

Soundtrack:

PANACHE

Steve Martin is king

If you don't like Steve Martin, watch this movie and you will. This movie so perfectly showcases his talents, both physical and verbal. The supporting cast is good too. The first scene with Daryl Hannah is great, as was the 20 better insults scene, but the highlight of the movie, at least for me, was Chris's first date with Roxanne. The whole thing where he's at her house is so hilarious. This movie is very funny, yet it never sacrifices the characters for humor. An underrated classic, sure to brighten your day.