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Lady Oscar

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

5.7(39)19792h 4m2

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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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$220K
Language
English
  • strong woman
  • france
  • lie
  • french revolution
  • marie antoinette
  • versailles
  • sword fight
  • mistress
  • poverty
  • based on manga
  • tomboy
  • 18th century

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Jacques Demy

Produced in

France, Japan

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical3 Mar 1979
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereBFI London Film Festival20 Nov 1979
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereTPSemaine des Cahiers du cinéma26 Apr 1980
    • TheatricalTP19 Feb 1997
  • ItalyIT

    • TVTItalia125 Dec 1982
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical3 Mar 1979
  • PortugalPT

    • PremiereCinemateca Portuguesa15 Dec 1983
  • SpainES

    • TheatricalMadrid24 Oct 1981
    • Theatrical18 May 2005
  • UruguayUY

    • PremiereCinemateca Uruguaya13 Oct 1989

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Lady Oscar was released on 3 March 1979.

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