The Story of Adele H.
The Story of Adele H.

Information

Release DateOctober 8, 1975
Runtime1h 36m
StatusReleased
Revenue$763K
ProductionLes Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
LanguagesEnglish, French
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The Story of Adele H.

"What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?"

Synopsis

Adèle Hugo, daughter of renowned French writer Victor Hugo, falls in love with British soldier Albert Pinson while living in exile off the coast of England. Though he spurns her affections, she follows him to Nova Scotia and takes on the alias of Adèle Lewly. Albert continues to reject her, but she remains obsessive in her quest to win him over.

Cast & Crew

Director

François Truffaut
François Truffaut

Featured Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani

Adèle Hugo

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Lt Albert Pinson

Sylvia Marriott

Sylvia Marriott

Mrs. Saunders

Joseph Blatchley

Joseph Blatchley

Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller

Ruben Dorey

Mr. Saunders

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