Lady Oscar (1979)

Lady Oscar (1979)

The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France! 1979-03-03 France, Japan 124 Min. PG-13
5.4 30 votes

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.

Cast

Catriona MacColl is Oscar François de Jarjayes
Oscar François de Jarjayes
Barry Stokes is André Grandier
André Grandier
Jonas Bergström is Hans Axel von Fersen
Hans Axel von Fersen
Christine Böhm is Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
Terence Budd is Louis XVI
Louis XVI
Patsy Kensit is young Oscar François de Jarjayes
young Oscar François de Jarjayes
Mark Kingston is Général de Jarjayes
Général de Jarjayes
Georges Wilson is M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
Martin Potter is Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Sue Lloyd is Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
Anouska Hempel is Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
Mike Marshall is Nicolas de la Motte
Nicolas de la Motte