The Story of Adèle H.
“What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?”
1975•PG•1h 38m•6.9•Released
DramaHistory
In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue a handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.
Director
François Truffaut
Writer
François Truffaut, Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Gruault
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English, French
Studio
Les Films du Carrosse
Cast
Isabelle Adjani
Adèle Hugo
Bruce Robinson
Lt. Albert Pinson
Sylvia Marriott
Mrs. Saunders
Joseph Blatchley
Mr. Whistler
Ivry Gitlis
Hypnotist
Louise Bourdet
Victor Hugo's Servant
Cecil De Sausmarez
Mr. Lenoir
Ruben Dorey
Mr. Saunders
Clive Gillingham
Keaton
Roger Martin
Doctor Murdock
M. White
Colonel White
Madame Louise
Madame Baa
Jean-Pierre Leursse
Black Penpusher
Geoffroy Crook
George, Servant at Johnstone's (uncredited)
Chantal Durpoix
Young Whore (uncredited)
Production
Company
Les Films du Carrosse
Company
Les Productions Artistes Associés
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