Roxanne

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Roxanne ★★★ 1987 (PG)

A modern comic retelling of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” The romantic triangle between a big nosed, small town fire chief, a shy fireman and the lovely astronomer they both love. Martin gives his most sensitive and believ able performance. Don't miss the bar scene where he gets back at a heckler. A wonderful adaptation for the modern age. 107m/C VHS, DVD . Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall, Michael J. Pollard, Fred Willard, John Kapelos, Max Alexander, Da mon Wayans, Matt Lattanzi, Kevin Nealon; D: Fred Schepisi; W: Steve Martin; C: Ian Baker; M: Bruce Smeaton. L.A. Film Critics '87: Actor (Martin); Natl. Soc. Film Critics '87: Actor (Martin); Writers Guild '87: Adapt. Screenplay.