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Lady Oscar

1979-03-03 · 124 min · ★ 5.7

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.

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Directors
Jacques Demy
Production companies
TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris
Countries
France, Japan
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 220,000

Top Cast

Catriona MacCollCatriona MacCollOscar François de Jarjayes
Barry StokesBarry StokesAndré Grandier
Jonas BergströmJonas BergströmHans Axel von Fersen
Christine BöhmChristine BöhmMarie Antoinette
Terence BuddLouis XVI
Patsy KensitPatsy Kensityoung Oscar François de Jarjayes
Mark KingstonMark KingstonGénéral de Jarjayes
Georges WilsonGeorges WilsonM. de Bouillé, French Guard General
Martin PotterMartin PotterComte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Sue LloydSue LloydComtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
Anouska HempelAnouska HempelJeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
Mike MarshallMike MarshallNicolas de la Motte
Christopher EllisonChristopher EllisonMaximilien de Robespierre
Constance ChapmanConstance ChapmanLa nourrice
Gregory FloyGregory FloyCardinal de Rohan
Shelagh McLeodShelagh McLeodRosalie Vallois
Michael OsborneBernard Chatelet, Rosalie's Lover
Angela ThorneAngela ThorneMme Bertin, the Queen's Dressmaker
Paul SpurrierPaul SpurrierLouis Joseph
Rose Mary DunhamMarquise de Boulainvilliers

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