

Lady Oscar
1979 · Movie · 2h 4m
HistoryDramaRomance
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
5.8/10
Key crew
- Jacques DemyScreenplay
- Michel LegrandOriginal Music Composer
- Jacques DemyDirector
- Patricia Louisianna KnopScreenplay
Cast
- Catriona MacCollOscar François de Jarjayes
- Barry StokesAndré Grandier
- Jonas BergströmHans Axel von Fersen
- Christine BöhmMarie Antoinette
- Terence BuddLouis XVI
- Patsy Kensityoung Oscar François de Jarjayes
- Mark KingstonGénéral de Jarjayes
- Georges WilsonM. de Bouillé, French Guard General
- Martin PotterComte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
- Sue LloydComtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
- Anouska HempelJeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
- Mike MarshallNicolas de la Motte
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Themes
strong womanfranceliefrench revolutionmarie antoinetteversaillessword fightmistresspovertybased on mangatomboy18th century























