Review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) by Nina B — 06 Jan 2009

A very sweet adaptation of the classical story.

This review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) was written by Nina B on 06 Jan 2009.

Cyrano de Bergerac has generally received very positive reviews.

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