Lady Oscar 1979

The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!

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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. 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.

Release Date 1979-03-03
Runtime 2h 4m
Directors Jacques Demy, Jean Penzer
Producers Yoshiko Shibata, Yoriko Shinozaki, Agnès Varda, Mataichirô Yamamoto, Kazuo Munakata
Writers Jacques Demy, Jacques Demy, Patricia Louisianna Knop, Patricia Louisianna Knop, Riyoko Ikeda