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Where was Roxanne filmed?

1987 film, directed by Fred Schepisi.

  • British Columbia

The story is set in Canada, about 618 miles (994 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Canada
Filmed in
British Columbia
Distance
About 618 miles (994 km) between Canada and the nearest filming location.
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About Roxanne

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Released
1987
Director
Fred Schepisi
Cast
Steve MartinDaryl HannahRick RossovichShelley DuvallJohn KapelosDamon WayansMichael J. Pollard
Genre
Romantic Comedy
Based on
Cyrano de Bergerac

Charlie "C.D." Bales is the intelligent, witty, charismatic, and athletic fire chief of the small town of Nelson, where he is well-liked by the town residents.

Nevertheless, he is sensitive about his abnormally large nose, which most of the town knows not to mention in front of him.

When Chris hears of her interest, he feels ill as women intimidate him.

Famous lines from Roxanne

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • What happened?Dixie
  • When's he coming?Dixie
  • Nobody had a coat?Roxanne
  • I was being ironic.Roxanne
  • Thanks, guys, all right.Chris

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