Quick-witted, accomplished swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac (Pierre Magnier) is in love with his beautiful cousin Roxanne (Linda Moglia), but anxiety about his enormous nose prevents him from declaring his affections. Roxanne has also captured the heart of handsome Christian de Neuvillette (Angelo Ferrari), who lacks Cyrano's way with words. The smitten Cyrano decides to court Roxanne by proxy, providing his rival with eloquent verse.