Synopsis
Roxanne (1987) is a heartwarming romantic comedy starring Steve Martin as C.D. Bales, a witty and lovable fire chief whose oversized nose makes him insecure about romance. When he falls for the beautiful astronomer Roxanne, played by Daryl Hannah, he agrees to ghostwrite love letters for a handsome but inarticulate colleague who has caught her eye. The film blends slapstick humor, sharp wit, and genuine emotional depth into a modern and charming reimagining of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac story.
Did You Know?
- Steve Martin also wrote the screenplay for the film.
- The movie is based on the play Cyrano de Bergerac.
- Steve Martin performed his own physical comedy and stunt work.
- Filmed primarily in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
- Steve Martin won a Writers Guild Award for the script.
Iconic Quotes
- I have a nose... and I know how to use it.
- Twenty years from now, you'll regret the things you didn't do.
- Can you say something? Anything? Your voice... just say something.
- I'd rather be with someone who loves my mind than my body.
- CD Bales: I can't compete with a body like that. Roxanne: You don't have to.
