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The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France! - Lady Oscar
Movie Details

Title: Lady Oscar

Release Date: 3 Mar 1979

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: History, Drama, Romance

Director: TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris

Production Companies: TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.4 (30 votes)

Cast

  • Oscar François de Jarjayes: Catriona MacColl
  • André Grandier: Barry Stokes
  • Hans Axel von Fersen: Jonas Bergström
  • Marie Antoinette: Christine Böhm
  • Louis XVI: Terence Budd
  • young Oscar François de Jarjayes: Patsy Kensit
  • Général de Jarjayes: Mark Kingston
  • M. de Bouillé, French Guard General: Georges Wilson
  • Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé: Martin Potter
  • Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac: Sue Lloyd
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