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The Story of Adele H. (L'Histoire d'Adèle H.)
What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: Néstor Almendros
Director: François Truffaut
Screenplay: François Truffaut, Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Gruault
Producer: Claude Miller, Marcel Berbert
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
Videos
The Story of Adele H (1975) - Trailer | French
