Lady Oscar (1979)

Movie"The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!"
Audience Score
54
Lady Oscar
NR 2 hr 4 minMar 3rd, 1979Drama, Romance, History
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.
StarringCatriona MacCollBarry StokesJonas Bergström
DirectorJacques Demy

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 3rd, 1979
Movie Box Office Gross:$220,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Agnès Varda
Production Companies:TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris
Movie Tags:
based on mangafrancepovertysword fight18th centurymistressliefrench revolutionstrong womannobility