Lady Oscar (1979)
Subtitles for: Lady Oscar (1979)
"The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!"
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.
| Rate | ★ 5.7/10 (36 votes) |
| Genre | History Drama Romance |
| Duration | 2h 4m |
| Country | France, Japan |
| Release | 03 Mar 1979 |
| Language | EN |
| Director | Jacques Demy |
| 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 |
| IMDb | tt0077827 ↗ |
| Type | Movie Released |
Cast
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Catriona MacColl
Oscar François de Jarjayes
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Barry Stokes
André Grandier
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Jonas Bergström
Hans Axel von Fersen
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Christine Böhm
Marie Antoinette
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Terence Budd
Louis XVI
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Patsy Kensit
young Oscar François de Jarjayes
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Mark Kingston
Général de Jarjayes
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Georges Wilson
M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
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Martin Potter
Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
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Sue Lloyd
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
