Lady Oscar

Lady Oscar

54% | Mar 03, 1979 | History, Drama, Romance

Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as a boy as he had no sons. She becomes the captain of the guards at Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Her privileged, noble life comes under fire as she discovers the hard life of the poor people of France. She is caught up in the French Revolution, and must choose between her loyalty and love.

Featured Cast

Jacques Demy
Screenplay
Jacques Demy
Adaptation

Cast

Oscar François de Jarjayes
Catriona MacColl
Oscar François de Jarjayes
André Grandier
Barry Stokes
André Grandier
Hans Axel von Fersen
Jonas Bergström
Hans Axel von Fersen
Marie Antoinette
Christine Böhm
Marie Antoinette
Louis XVI
Terence Budd
Louis XVI

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