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Lady Oscar (1979)

1979-03-03 · 2h 4m · EN
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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.

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Catriona MacCollCatriona MacCollOscar François de JarjayesBarry StokesBarry StokesAndré GrandierJonas BergströmJonas BergströmHans Axel von FersenChristine BöhmChristine BöhmMarie AntoinetteTerence BuddTerence BuddLouis XVIPatsy KensitPatsy Kensityoung Oscar François de JarjayesMark KingstonMark KingstonGénéral de JarjayesGeorges WilsonGeorges WilsonM. de Bouillé, French Guard GeneralMartin PotterMartin PotterComte de Giraudet, Oscar's FiancéSue LloydSue LloydComtesse Gabrielle de PolignacAnouska HempelAnouska HempelJeanne Vallois / Jeanne de la MotteMike MarshallMike MarshallNicolas de la Motte

Keywords

Based on mangaStrong woman18th centurySword fightFrancePovertyTomboyLieNobilityPeasants vs. royaltyMarie antoinetteVersaillesLouis xviMistressFrench revolutionPeopleGender confusionWoman soldier

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · HistoryTheme affinityBased On Manga · Strong Woman · 18th CenturyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference196078

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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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Lady Oscar has a runtime of 124 minutes.

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