Lady Oscar Poster

Lady Oscar

54.00% | March 3, 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 Crew

Jacques Demy
Director
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Jacques Demy
Screenplay

Cast

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

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