
A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles in any confrontation with both his sharp verbal wit and his stinging sword in a duel. A separate question is the affairs of the heart, where his particular physique manages to inhibit it. He is hesitant to declare his feelings for Roxanne, a lover of literature and a keen intellect, who has been a close friend of Cyrano for years. He has been secretly in love with her all of her adult life, but is convinced that her appearance makes him unworthy of her love. Roxanne fears ending up with her domineering and wealthy suitor, the powerful Duke De Guiche. However, when Roxanne locks eyes with Christian, a recent recruit in the ranks of the Kingsguard, it is love at first sight. Cyrano encourages Christian to woo Roxanne with love letters, instantly discovering that the young man will need his passionate skill with a pen...
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