Lady Oscar (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Lady Oscar (1979) — Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as Streaming on Amazon Video.
Lady Oscar (1979) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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 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
- Christopher Ellison as Maximilien de Robespierre
- Constance Chapman as La nourrice
- Gregory Floy as Cardinal de Rohan
Why Watch Lady Oscar?
The Vibe: Lady Oscar is a captivating and well-crafted history movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1979. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with history-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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