Lady Oscar (1979)
The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!
1979 · 2h 4m · History, Drama, Romance
Genres: History, Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Jacques Demy
Writers: Jacques Demy, Patricia Louisianna Knop
Music by: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Jean Penzer
Editor: Paul Davies
Cast
Catriona MacColl as Oscar François de JarjayesBarry Stokes as André GrandierJonas Bergström as Hans Axel von FersenChristine Böhm as Marie AntoinetteTerence Budd as Louis XVIPatsy Kensit as young Oscar François de JarjayesMark Kingston as Général de JarjayesGeorges Wilson as M. de Bouillé, French Guard GeneralMartin Potter as Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's FiancéSue Lloyd as Comtesse Gabrielle de PolignacAnouska Hempel as Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la MotteMike Marshall as Nicolas de la MotteMore like this
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