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All the books by Edmond Rostand adapted to cinema and television

Edmond Rostand is known for being the author of the book Cyrano de Bergerac, first published in 1897, which was adapted to cinema by Fred Schepisi in 1987.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by Edmond Rostand. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Roxanne. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the 1897 book, Cyrano de Bergerac
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Edmond Rostand, 1897
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Roxanne
Fred Schepisi, 1987

Charlie C.D. Bales, the fire chief of a small ski town is an intelligent, humorous, charismatic, athletic and skilled man. When informed that Roxanne wants to meet him, Chris again feels sick and refuses to meet until C.D. comes up with a plan to allow him to be as brilliant as his letter makes him appear.

Cyrano. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1897 book, Cyrano de Bergerac
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Edmond Rostand, 1897
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Cyrano
Joe Wright, 2021

A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.