

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...?
Drama
History
Romance
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1975-10-08
Runtime:
1h 36m
Director:
François Truffaut
Writer:
Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Gruault, François Truffaut
Top Cast

Isabelle Adjani
Adèle Hugo

Bruce Robinson
Lt Albert Pinson

Sylvia Marriott
Mrs. Saunders

Joseph Blatchley
Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller

Ruben Dorey
Mr. Saunders

Ivry Gitlis
Hypnotist

Louise Bourdet
Victor Hugo's Servant

Cecil De Sausmarez
Mr. Lenoir, notary

Clive Gillingham
Keaton, bank employee

Roger Martin
Doctor Murdock

M. White
Colonel White

Jean-Pierre Leursse
Black Penpusher
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