Lady Oscar(1979)
The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!
Lady Oscar 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.
Lady Oscar (1979) is a history, drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, released on March 3, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes, Jonas Bergström and Christine Böhm. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Demy
- Writers:
- Jacques Demy, Jacques Demy, Patricia Louisianna Knop
- Producers:
- Mataichirô Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Penzer
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris
- Revenue:
- $220,000
- Status:
- Released
Lady Oscar (1979) Trailer
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Lady Oscar Cast & Crew
Main 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
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
Anouska Hempel
as Jeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la Motte
Mike Marshall
as Nicolas de la Motte
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Demy, written by Jacques Demy, Jacques Demy and Patricia Louisianna Knop, produced by Mataichirô Yamamoto.
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Lady Oscar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 38 ratings.
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Lady Oscar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lady Oscar online?
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Lady Oscar (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lady Oscar?
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The main cast of Lady Oscar (1979) includes Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes, Jonas Bergström, Christine Böhm and Terence Budd. The film was directed by Jacques Demy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lady Oscar released?
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Lady Oscar was released on March 3, 1979 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Lady Oscar worth watching?
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Lady Oscar (1979) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lady Oscar?
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Yes. The official Lady Oscar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.