Lady Oscar (03/03/1979)
Synopsis
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.
Production
TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shiseido Co. Ltd., Kitty Films, Ciné-Tamaris
Pays de production
France, Japan
Genres
History, Drama, Romance
Catriona MacColl
Barry Stokes
Jonas Bergström
Christine Böhm
Patsy Kensit
Mark Kingston