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Lady Oscar

1979 • 2h4m History, Drama, Romance

Rating

5.6/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Jacques Demy

Screenplay

Jacques Demy

Patricia Louisianna Knop

Cast

Catriona MacColl

Barry Stokes

Jonas Bergström

Release date

3/3/1979

Status

Released

Revenue

$220,000

Origin country

JP

FR

Vote count

33