Lady Oscar (1979)

03/03/1979 (FR) • 2h 4m

History, Drama, Romance

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.

Top Billed Cast

Catriona MacColl

Oscar François de Jarjayes

Barry Stokes

André Grandier

Jonas Bergström

Hans Axel von Fersen

Christine Böhm

Marie Antoinette

Terence Budd

Louis XVI

Patsy Kensit

young Oscar François de Jarjayes

Mark Kingston

Général de Jarjayes

Georges Wilson

M. de Bouillé, French Guard General

Martin Potter

Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$220,000.00

Keywords

strong woman

france

lie

french revolution

marie antoinette

versailles

sword fight

mistress

poverty

based on manga

tomboy

18th century

louis xvi

nobility

people

gender confusion

peasants vs. royalty

woman soldier

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