Lady Oscar

(1979)Directed by Jacques Demy124 minHistory, Drama, Romance
The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!

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.

Catriona MacCollas Oscar François de Jarjayes
Barry Stokesas André Grandier
Jonas Bergströmas Hans Axel von Fersen
Christine Böhmas Marie Antoinette
Terence Buddas Louis XVI
Patsy Kensitas young Oscar François de Jarjayes
Mark Kingstonas Général de Jarjayes
Georges Wilsonas M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
Martin Potteras Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Sue Lloydas Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
Anouska Hempelas Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
Mike Marshallas Nicolas de la Motte
Christopher Ellisonas Maximilien de Robespierre
Constance Chapmanas La nourrice
Gregory Floyas Cardinal de Rohan
Shelagh McLeodas Rosalie Vallois
MOMichael Osborneas Bernard Chatelet, Rosalie's Lover
Angela Thorneas Mme Bertin, the Queen's Dressmaker
Paul Spurrieras Louis Joseph
Rose Mary Dunhamas Marquise de Boulainvilliers
NANicholas Ameras M. De Chantilly, the pistol duelist
JBJean Boisseryas Le soldat qui tend le pamphlet
Armelle Bonnotas La suivante de la Reine