Lady Oscar

Lady Oscar

2h 4m 1979 History, Drama, Romance France, Japan
Budget: - Revenue: $220,000

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.

Director

Jacques Demy

Writer

Jacques Demy, Patricia Louisianna Knop