The Story of Adèle H.
The Story of Adèle H.

The Story of Adèle H.

6.9
October 8, 1975
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.

Director

François Truffaut

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

Ruben Dorey

Mr. Saunders

Ivry Gitlis

Ivry Gitlis

Hypnotist