The Story of Adele H. (1975)

The Story of Adele H. (1975)

What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...? 1975-10-08 France 96 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Isabelle Adjani is Adèle Hugo
Adèle Hugo
Bruce Robinson is Lt Albert Pinson
Lt Albert Pinson
Sylvia Marriott is Mrs. Saunders
Mrs. Saunders
Joseph Blatchley is Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller
Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller
Ruben Dorey is Mr. Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Ivry Gitlis is Hypnotist
Hypnotist
Louise Bourdet is Victor Hugo's Servant
Victor Hugo's Servant
Cecil De Sausmarez is Mr. Lenoir, notary
Mr. Lenoir, notary
Clive Gillingham is Keaton, bank employee
Keaton, bank employee
Roger Martin is Doctor Murdock
Doctor Murdock
M. White is Colonel White
Colonel White
Jean-Pierre Leursse is Black Penpusher
Black Penpusher

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