Review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) by Linda D — 26 Sep 2010

Classic Gerard Depardieu charm! A instant French Classic! Very funny & entertaining!

This review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) was written by Linda D on 26 Sep 2010.

Cyrano de Bergerac has generally received very positive reviews.

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