Lady Oscar (1979)
Genre: Drama / Romance
Duration: 124 minuten
Alternative title: Berusaiyu no Bara
Country:
Japan
Directed by: Jacques Demy
Stars: Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes and Christine Böhm
IMDb score:
5,7 (789)
Releasedate: 3 March 1979
Lady Oscar plot
"The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!"
Oscar François de Jarjayes was born as a girl, but her father, who has always wanted a son, insists that she be raised as a boy, along with Andre Grandier, her nanny's grandson. As Oscar slowly matures, she is chosen to become captain of the guard at the Palace in Versailles. Oscar quickly learns of the problems of the monarchy and the condition of the poor people, which will eventually lead to the revolution. She also struggles with her feelings for her true love, Andre, and her duties as a member of the aristocracy and subject to the King and Queen.
Actors and actresses
Oscar François de Jarjayes
André Grandier
Hans Axel von Fersen
Marie Antoinette
Louis XVI
Young Oscar François de Jarjayes
Général de Jarjayes
M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
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