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Lady Oscar (1979)

Lady Oscar (1979)

Drama Romance History

The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!

Release Date: 1979, March 3
Directors: Jacques Demy
Countries: France, Japan
Production: TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris
Cast: Lambert Wilson, Nicholas Amer, Mike Marshall, Vincent Grass, Sandy Whitelaw, Anouska Hempel, Michael Osborne, Jacques Maury, Patsy Kensit, Timothy Morand, Michael Petrovitch, Steve Gadler

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.

Keywords:

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