Lady Oscar
"The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!"
Originally released in 1979. Lady Oscar is a history/drama film. directed by Jacques Demy. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes, and Jonas Bergström
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Box Office
$220K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Catriona MacColl
as Oscar François de Jarjayes
Barry Stokes
as André Grandier
Jonas Bergström
as Hans Axel von Fersen
Christine Böhm
as Marie Antoinette
Terence Budd
as Louis XVI
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $220,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Shiseido Co. Ltd.
- Kitty Films
- Ciné-Tamaris
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lady Oscar about?
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 Ant...
Who directed Lady Oscar?
Lady Oscar was directed by Jacques Demy.
How long is Lady Oscar?
Lady Oscar has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Lady Oscar released?
Lady Oscar was released on March 3, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lady Oscar?
The main cast of Lady Oscar includes Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes, Jonas Bergström, Christine Böhm, Terence Budd.