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What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...? - The Story of Adele H.
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Title: The Story of Adele H.

Release Date: 8 Oct 1975

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Director: Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés

Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (208 votes)

Cast

  • Adèle Hugo: Isabelle Adjani
  • Lt Albert Pinson: Bruce Robinson
  • Mrs. Saunders: Sylvia Marriott
  • Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller: Joseph Blatchley
  • Mr. Saunders: Ruben Dorey
  • Hypnotist: Ivry Gitlis
  • Victor Hugo's Servant: Louise Bourdet
  • Mr. Lenoir, notary: Cecil De Sausmarez
  • Keaton, bank employee: Clive Gillingham
  • Doctor Murdock: Roger Martin
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