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Roxanne (1987)

โ€œRoxanne dreamed of a handsome, intelligent, romantic man. C.D. Bales is two out of threeโ€”but looks aren't everything.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 720 votes 1h 47m pg ComedyRomance

#48 of 59 films from 1987 #1689 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Fred Schepisi ยท Written by Steve Martin

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Overview

In this modern take on Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac," C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, C.D. feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart.

Cast

Steve Martinas C.D. "Charlie" Bales
Daryl Hannahas Roxanne Kowalski
Rick Rossovichas Chris McConnell
Shelley Duvallas Dixie
John Kapelosas Chuck
Fred Willardas Mayor Deebs
Max Alexanderas Dean
Michael J. Pollardas Andy
Steve Mittlemanas Ralston
Damon Wayansas Jerry
Matt Lattanzias Trent
Shandra Berias Sandy
Blanche Rubinas Sophie
Jane Campbellas Dottie

Facts

Release dateJune 19, 1987
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$40,050,884 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093886

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Questions

How long is Roxanne?
Roxanne runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Roxanne worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 720 votes, which places it #48 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 20%) and #1689 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Roxanne?
Roxanne was directed by Fred Schepisi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I.Q. (1994).
Who stars in Roxanne?
Steve Martin as C.D. "Charlie" Bales; Daryl Hannah as Roxanne Kowalski; Rick Rossovich as Chris McConnell; Shelley Duvall as Dixie; John Kapelos as Chuck; Fred Willard as Mayor Deebs.
What is Roxanne rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Roxanne?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9325.

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