Review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) by Jennifer M — 30 Jan 2008

Gérard Depardieu à son meilleur !! Pour le bonheur des mots, de la poésie et de l'amour. Et pour le bonheur des yeux...Vincent perez !

This review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) was written by Jennifer M on 30 Jan 2008.

Cyrano de Bergerac has generally received very positive reviews.

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