The Story of Adele H. (1975)

  • PG
  • 10/12/1975 (US)
  • Drama, History, Romance
  • 1h 36m

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

Overview

In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue an handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.

François Truffaut

Director, Screenplay

Suzanne Schiffman

Screenplay

Frances Vernor Guille

Novel

Jean Gruault

Screenplay

Cast

Isabelle Adjani's headshot

Isabelle Adjani

Adèle Hugo
Bruce Robinson's headshot

Bruce Robinson

Lt Albert Pinson
Sylvia Marriott's headshot

Sylvia Marriott

Mrs. Saunders
Joseph Blatchley's headshot

Joseph Blatchley

Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller
Ruben Dorey's headshot

Ruben Dorey

Mr. Saunders
Ivry Gitlis's headshot

Ivry Gitlis

Hypnotist
Louise Bourdet's headshot

Louise Bourdet

Victor Hugo's Servant
Cecil De Sausmarez's headshot

Cecil De Sausmarez

Mr. Lenoir, notary

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