The Story of Adèle H. (1975)
- PG
- 10/12/1975 (US)
- Drama, History, Romance
- 1h 38m
What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?
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.
François Truffaut
Director, ScreenplaySuzanne Schiffman
ScreenplayFrances Vernor Guille
NovelJean Gruault
ScreenplayCast
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
