Lady Oscar
Jacques Demy | France
March 3, 1979 | 124m
The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!
History
Drama
Romance
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.
Credits
Catriona MacColl | Oscar François de Jarjayes |
Barry Stokes | André Grandier |
Jonas Bergström | Hans Axel von Fersen |
Christine Böhm | Marie Antoinette |
Terence Budd | Louis XVI |
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Keywords
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