The Story of Adele H.
1975
1h 36min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
October 1975
Runtime
1h 36min
Director
Revenue
$763,000
Genre
Status
Released
Language
French
Production
Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
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
Clive Gillingham
Keaton, bank employee
Roger Martin
Doctor Murdock
M. White
Colonel White
Jean-Pierre Leursse
Black Penpusher
Chantal Durpoix
Young Whore (uncredited)
Jacques Frejabue
Cabinetmaker (uncredited)
Carl Hathwell
Lt. Pinson's Batman (uncredited)
Thi-Loan Nguyen
Madmoiselle Tilly (uncredited)
François Truffaut
Officer (uncredited)
Ralph Williams
Canadian (uncredited)
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