The large-nosed C.D. Bales is in love with the beautiful Roxanne; she falls for his personality but another man's looks.
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Title: Roxanne (1987)
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Cast
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| Steve Martin | ... | C. D. Bales | |
| Daryl Hannah | ... | Roxanne | |
| Rick Rossovich | ... | Chris | |
| Shelley Duvall | ... | Dixie | |
| John Kapelos | ... | Chuck | |
| Fred Willard | ... | Mayor Deebs | |
| Max Alexander | ... | Dean | |
| Michael J. Pollard | ... | Andy | |
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Steve Mittleman | ... | Ralston |
| Damon Wayans | ... | Jerry | |
| Matt Lattanzi | ... | Trent | |
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Shandra Beri | ... | Sandy |
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Blanche Rubin | ... | Sophie |
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Jane Campbell | ... | Dottie |
| Jean Sincere | ... | Nina | |
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In Nelson, the chief of the firemen C. D. Bales is a man with complex since he has a huge nose. When his friend Dixie rents her house to the gorgeous student of astronomy Roxanne, he falls in love with her but keeps his feelings as a secret. C.D. hires the handsome fireman Chris and Roxanne asks C.D. to help her to date him. However Chris is an average American with very limited culture and he asks C.D. to help him to get in her pants. C.D. writes letters disclosing his feelings for her and Roxanne is seduced by the man that writes such letters. What will happen when she meets Chris? Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Keywords:
love triangle | unrequited love | female nudity | sexy woman | bare butt |Taglines:
Roxanne dreamed of a handsome, intelligent, romantic man. C.D. Bales is two out of three... but looks aren't everything!Parents Guide:
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C.D. Bales: Dixie! Hi, how you doing, girl? Yeah, I'm on my way. I'll be there in about five minutes. I'm bringing it! I've only had it a year and a half, I told you I'd return it. OK. So long. Talk to you later. All right. All right. Bye.
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Written by Terry Cox, Jeff Kent, and Paul Pesco
Produced by Jeff Kent and Paul Pesco
Performed by Babi Floyd
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Originally rated R by the MPAA but changed to PG on appeal, uncut. See more »Goofs
As the barn door is open to put out the fire, the "fire bar" (steel bar with gas jets) is visible. See more »Quotes
[first lines]C.D. Bales: Dixie! Hi, how you doing, girl? Yeah, I'm on my way. I'll be there in about five minutes. I'm bringing it! I've only had it a year and a half, I told you I'd return it. OK. So long. Talk to you later. All right. All right. Bye.
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Comet Kowalski/Charlie flies through the night sky as the credits roll. See more »Soundtracks
Soul StarWritten by Terry Cox, Jeff Kent, and Paul Pesco
Produced by Jeff Kent and Paul Pesco
Performed by Babi Floyd
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
19 June 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$4,582,398, 21 June 1987Gross USA:
$40,050,884Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$40,050,884Company Credits
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Steve Martin's genius as a comic actor has never been in doubt. But once in a while even a genius does something astounding. For Martin it is "Roxanne". Possibly THE funniest movie that I have ever seen, not to mention passionately romantic, it also does something that so few movies are able to do today... it stays intelligent despite the humor. In today's Hollywood so many comedies fall into the trap of deplorable slapstick and gratuitous cussing, "Roxanne" succeeds in entertaining us through colorful characters, enchanting surprises, and witty intelligent dialogue. Where have movies like this gone to? Where were they to begin with? A rare jewel in the sands of Hollywood, see this movie like your life depends on it (tip to the wise: take a date). Pay special attention to the character of Andy, he is a special treat throughout the film. Also look for a VERY young Damon Wayans. The treats abound.