Long-nosed Cyrano de Begerac helps an army officer woo Roxanne, the woman he loves in this animated version of Edmond Rostand's play.
Acting
Ferrer recreates his Oscar-winning role with even more pathos in voice.
Writing
Rostand's verse survives the animation cut remarkably intact.
Director
Charles August Nichols
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
José Ferrer won the 1950 Best Actor Oscar for the same role; this was his animated encore 24 years later.
This ABC Afterschool Special adaptation introduced Rostand to a generation of kids who definitely weren't ready for that ending.
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