
Lady Oscar
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
History
Drama
Romance
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Casts

Catriona MacColl
as Oscar François de Jarjayes

Barry Stokes
as André Grandier

Jonas Bergström
as Hans Axel von Fersen

Christine Böhm
as Marie Antoinette

Patsy Kensit
as young Oscar François de Jarjayes

Mark Kingston
as Général de Jarjayes

Georges Wilson
as M. de Bouillé, French Guard General

Martin Potter
as Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé

Sue Lloyd
as Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac

Anouska Hempel
as Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte