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Lady Oscar

Lady Oscar

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 3, 1979

Runtime

2h 4m

Genres

History, Drama, Romance

User Score

54%

Original Title

Lady Oscar

Production Companies

TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris

Director

Jacques Demy

Revenue

$220,000

Description

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.