Cyrano de Bergerac (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1923, Cyrano de Bergerac is a drama and war film directed by Augusto Genina, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Cyrano de Begerac is joyous, witty, a poet, a leader and filled with plenty of charisma and bravado in 17th Century France. He has only one flaw: an unusually long nose which makes him unattractive to any woman. Thus, he cannot have the woman he loves, his cousin Roxanne. Roxanne loves an officer in his army who gets tongue-tied in front of women. Who will Roxanne love? Will Cyrano ever find love? Or will he find happiness in helping the officer woo Roxanne? This is a story of split personalities, human frailty and unrequited love.
Who’s in it. Cyrano de Bergerac stars Alex Bernard as Rageuneau, Umberto Casilini as Guiche, Gemma De Sanctis and Pierre Magnier as Cyrano de Bergerac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Cyrano de Bergerac has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cyrano de Bergerac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cyrano de Bergerac tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cyrano de Bergerac (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cyrano de Bergerac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cyrano de Bergerac worth watching?
- Cyrano de Bergerac holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cyrano de Bergerac?
- Cyrano de Bergerac stars Alex Bernard, Umberto Casilini, Gemma De Sanctis, Pierre Magnier and Angelo Ferrari.
- When was Cyrano de Bergerac released?
- Cyrano de Bergerac was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.