

History · Drama · Romance
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.
Top Cast


Catriona MacColl
Catriona MacColl
Oscar François de Jarjayes
Catriona MacColl
Oscar François de Jarjayes


Barry Stokes
Barry Stokes
André Grandier
Barry Stokes
André Grandier


Jonas Bergström
Jonas Bergström
Hans Axel von Fersen
Jonas Bergström
Hans Axel von Fersen


Christine Böhm
Christine Böhm
Marie Antoinette
Christine Böhm
Marie Antoinette
Terence Budd
Terence Budd
Louis XVI
Terence Budd
Louis XVI


Patsy Kensit
Patsy Kensit
young Oscar François de Jarjayes
Patsy Kensit
young Oscar François de Jarjayes


Mark Kingston
Mark Kingston
Général de Jarjayes
Mark Kingston
Général de Jarjayes


Georges Wilson
Georges Wilson
M. de Bouillé, French Guard General
Georges Wilson
M. de Bouillé, French Guard General


Martin Potter
Martin Potter
Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé
Martin Potter
Comte de Giraudet, Oscar's Fiancé


Sue Lloyd
Sue Lloyd
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
Sue Lloyd
Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac
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