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The Story of Adele H.

The Story of Adele H. (1975)

1h 36m | PG-13

⭐ 6.9 / 10

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.

Director: François Truffaut

Studio: Les Films du Carrosse

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Video: 720p

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Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani

as Adèle Hugo

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

as Lt Albert Pinson

Sylvia Marriott

Sylvia Marriott

as Mrs. Saunders

Joseph Blatchley

Joseph Blatchley

as Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller

Ruben Dorey

Ruben Dorey

as Mr. Saunders

Ivry Gitlis

Ivry Gitlis

as Hypnotist