Movie "Roxanne" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Roxanne"

This is a remake of Cyrano de Bergerac, one of the most celebrated plays of the French theater, written by Edmond Rostand. Instead of being set in 17th century France, "Cyrano" has been changed to "Charlie", a fire chief in a small town in Washington. Roxanne, played by the beautiful Darryl Hanna, rents a house for the summer to look at comets and Charlie quickly falls for her. Charlie is intelligent, funny, and sensitive, but all his fine qualities are unfortunately overshadowed by his very large nose ("Excuse me, it that your nose or did a bus park on your face?"). Charlie's friend, Chris, on the other hand, is quite attractive, but superficial and awkward with words, especially around women (he has a tendency to throw up a lot). Both men are enthralled with Roxanne, but she, in a shallow but predictable move, shows interest in the handsome Chris. Chris is tongue-tied around her — everything that comes out of his mouth is either vulgar or indecipherable. So he asks Charlie for help. Charlie, inspired, writes 3 love letters a day to Roxanne, unbeknownst to Chris. Charlie's eloquent letters work, because Roxanne falls in love with Chris. But Chris can't meet Roxanne's expectations in person and he soon runs off with a waitress who is "pretty cute, too".

Starring actors in "Roxanne" movie:

Steve Martin as a character C.D. 'Charlie' Bales Steve Martin also starred in the next movies: "Bringing Down the House" in a role of Peter Sanderson; "Cheaper by the Dozen" in a role of Tom Baker; "Sgt. Bilko" in a role of Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko; "My Blue Heaven" in a role of Vincent 'Vinnie' Antonelli; "The Pink Panther" in a role of Clouseau; "Shopgirl" in a role of Ray Porter; "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" in a role of Tom 'Dad' Baker; "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" in a role of Mr. Chairman; "The Prince of Egypt" in a role of Hotep; "Bowfinger" in a role of Bobby Bowfinger; "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" in a role of Freddy Benson; "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" in a role of Neal Page; "HouseSitter" in a role of Newton Davis; "Fantasia/2000" in a role of Himself - Introductory Host; "L.A. Story" in a role of Harris K. Telemacher; "Baby Mama" in a role of Barry; "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" in a role of Rigby Reardon; "Pink Panther 2" in a role of Insp. Jacques Clouseau; "¡Three Amigos!" in a role of Lucky Day; "Mixed Nuts" in a role of Philip; "Little Shop of Horrors" in a role of Orin Scrivello, DDS;

Daryl Hannah as a character Roxanne Kowalski Daryl Hannah also starred in the next movies: "Blade Runner" in a role of Pris; "A Walk to Remember"; "Run for the Money" in a role of Virginia; "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" in a role of Elle Driver; "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" in a role of Elle Driver; "Northfork" in a role of Flower Hercules; "Grumpy Old Men" in a role of Melanie; "Grumpier Old Men" in a role of Melanie Gustafson; "Blade Runner (Final cut)" in a role of Pris; "Dark Honeymoon" in a role of Jan; "Vice" in a role of Salt; "Keeping Up with the Steins" in a role of Sacred Feather/Sandy; "Legal Eagles" in a role of Chelsea Deardon; "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" in a role of Alice Monroe; "The Job" in a role of CJ March; "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story" in a role of Thespee, Member Great Council of Mac Slec; "Steel Magnolias" in a role of Annelle Dupuy Desoto; "The Clan of the Cave Bear" in a role of Ayla; "Cycle, The (aka The Devil's Ground)" in a role of Carrie; "The Final Terror" in a role of Windy Morgan; "Whore aka Yo puta" in a role of Adriana; "Diplomatic Siege" in a role of Erica Long; "Summer Lovers" in a role of Cathy Featherstone; "A Closed Book" in a role of Jane Ryder;

Rick Rossovich as a character Chris McConnell Rick Rossovich also starred in the next movies: "The Terminator" in a role of Matt Buchanan; "Top Gun" in a role of Lt. (j.g.) Ron 'Slider' Kerner; "Navy Seals" in a role of Leary;

Shelley Duvall as a character Dixie Shelley Duvall also starred in the next movies: "Popeye" in a role of Olive Oyl; "The Shining" in a role of Wendy Torrance; "Annie Hall" in a role of Pam;

John Kapelos as a character Chuck John Kapelos also starred in the next movies: "Shallow Ground" in a role of Leroy Riley; "The Deep End of the Ocean" in a role of George Karras; "The Relic" in a role of McNally; "Fifty Pills" in a role of Harold; "The Breakfast Club" in a role of Carl the Janitor; "Weird Science" in a role of Dino; "The Craft" in a role of Ray; "The River King" in a role of Joey Tosh; "The Shadow" in a role of Duke Rollins; "Phil the Alien" in a role of General;

Fred Willard as a character Mayor Deebs Fred Willard also starred in the next movies: "American Wedding" in a role of Harold Flaherty; "How High"; "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" in a role of Ed Harken; "Chicken Little" in a role of Melvin - Alien Dad; "Epic Movie" in a role of Aslo; "Monster House" in a role of Dad; "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" in a role of Dr. Willoughby; "WALL-E" in a role of Shelby Forthright; "Youth in Revolt" in a role of Mr. Ferguson; "Date Movie" in a role of Bernie Funkyerdoder;

Max Alexander as a character Dean Max Alexander starred only in the movie "Roxanne"

Michael J. Pollard as a character Andy Michael J. Pollard also starred in the next movies: "Tango & Cash" in a role of Owen; "Merchants of Venus (aka Dirty Little Business, A)" in a role of The Senator; "Bonnie and Clyde" in a role of C.W. Moss; "Scrooged" in a role of Herman;

Steve Mittleman as a character Ralston Steve Mittleman also starred in the next movies: "The Chimes at Midnight" in a role of Sonny;

Damon Wayans as a character Jerry Damon Wayans also starred in the next movies: "Major Payne" in a role of Maj. Benson Payne; "The Last Boy Scout" in a role of James Alexander 'Jimmy/Jim' Dix; "Bulletproof" in a role of Rock Keats/Jack Carter; "Colors" in a role of T-Bone; "Earth Girls Are Easy" in a role of Zeebo;

Matt Lattanzi as a character Trent Matt Lattanzi starred only in the movie "Roxanne"

Shandra Beri as a character Sandy the Barmaid Shandra Beri starred only in the movie "Roxanne"

Blanche Rubin as a character Sophie Blanche Rubin starred only in the movie "Roxanne"

Jane Campbell as a character Dottie Jane Campbell starred only in the movie "Roxanne"

Jean Sincere as a character Nina Jean Sincere also starred in the next movies: "The Incredibles" in a role of Mrs. Hogenson;