Released:
1979-03-03

Overview:
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.

Director:
Jacques Demy

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
History, Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  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