Lady Oscar
The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!
5.7
39 votes
March 3, 1979
2h 4m
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.
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Cast
Catriona MacColl
Oscar François de Jarjayes
Barry Stokes
André Grandier
Jonas Bergström
Hans Axel von Fersen
Christine Böhm
Marie AntoinetteTerence Budd
Louis XVI
Patsy Kensit
young Oscar François de Jarjayes
Mark Kingston
Général de Jarjayes
Georges Wilson
M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
Martin Potter
Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Sue Lloyd
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
Anouska Hempel
Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
Mike Marshall
Nicolas de la Motte
Christopher Ellison
Maximilien de Robespierre
Constance Chapman
La nourrice
Gregory Floy
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