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Jun 19, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 19, 1987 - Roxanne Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 19, 1987, the romantic comedy Roxanne premiered in theaters. Directed by Fred Schepisi, the film starred Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Shelley Duvall, Rick Rossovich, Fred Willard, Michael J. Pollard and Damon Wayans.

A modern retelling of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac story, Roxanne followed a witty and big hearted fire chief with an unusually long nose who helps a handsome but tongue tied colleague win the heart of the woman they both admire. Martin’s performance brought...

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