Lady Oscar (1979)

  • NR
  • 03/03/1979 (US)
  • History, Drama, Romance
  • 2h 4m

The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!

Overview

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.

Jacques Demy

Screenplay, Director

Patricia Louisianna Knop

Screenplay

Cast

Catriona MacColl's headshot

Catriona MacColl

Oscar François de Jarjayes
Barry Stokes's headshot

Barry Stokes

André Grandier
Jonas Bergström's headshot

Jonas Bergström

Hans Axel von Fersen
Christine Böhm's headshot

Christine Böhm

Marie Antoinette
Terence Budd's headshot

Terence Budd

Louis XVI
Patsy Kensit's headshot

Patsy Kensit

young Oscar François de Jarjayes
Mark Kingston's headshot

Mark Kingston

Général de Jarjayes
Georges Wilson's headshot

Georges Wilson

M. de Bouillé, French Guard General

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