The Story of Adèle H.

The Story of Adèle H.

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

6.9(224)
1975
1h 38m
22
50
4.2(143)
DramaHistoryRomance

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4.2
(143 ratings)

Rating Distribution

5
40 (28%)
4
80 (56%)
3
21 (15%)
2
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1
0 (0%)

Overview

Halifax, 1863: Miss Lewly arrives in Halifax to search for Lt Pinson, with whom she is madly in love. Actually, she is Adèle Hugo, second daughter of the great French author of Les Misèrables and statesman. However, her feelings for Pinson are unrequited, but she is so delusional that his attempts to dissuade her are unsuccessful.

Director

François Truffaut

Production

Les Films du Carrosse

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Revenue

$763,000

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

R

Ruben Dorey

Mr. Saunders

Ivry Gitlis

Ivry Gitlis

Hypnotist

L

Louise Bourdet

Victor Hugo's Servant

C

Cecil De Sausmarez

Mr. Lenoir, notary

C

Clive Gillingham

Keaton, bank employee

R

Roger Martin

Doctor Murdock

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