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.
Released: Mar 03, 1979
Runtime: 124 minutes
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Stars: Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes, Jonas Bergström, Christine Böhm, Terence Budd, Patsy Kensit
Crew: Jacques Demy (Director), Michel Legrand (Original Music Composer), Jacques Demy (Screenplay), Jacques Demy (Adaptation), Yoshiko Shibata (Associate Producer), Yoriko Shinozaki (Associate Producer)