Lady Oscar
Seen it?1979 | 124 min | History, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo or The Lion in Winter, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$220K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Demy
- Catriona MacCollOscar François de Jarjayes
- Barry StokesAndré Grandier
- Jonas BergströmHans Axel von Fersen
- Christine BöhmMarie Antoinette
- Terence BuddLouis XVI
- Patsy Kensityoung Oscar François de Jarjayes
- Mark KingstonGénéral de Jarjayes
- Georges WilsonM. de Bouillé, French Guard General
- Martin PotterComte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
- Sue LloydComtesse Gabrielle de Polignac