
Lady Oscar
Original title: Lady Oscar
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5.4/10
(31)
3/3/1979
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2h 4min

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Synopsis
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.
Direction: Jacques Demy
Cast

Catriona MacColl
Oscar François de Jarjayes

Barry Stokes
André Grandier

Jonas Bergström
Hans Axel von Fersen

Christine Böhm
Marie Antoinette

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

Sue Lloyd
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac

Anouska Hempel
Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte

Mike Marshall
Nicolas de la Motte