The Story of Adèle H. (1975)

The Story of Adèle 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 98 Min. PG-13
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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.

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