The Story of Adèle H. (1975)

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Released:
1975-10-08

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.

Director:
François Truffaut

Runtime:
1h 38min

Genre:
Drama, History, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Isabelle Adjani
    as
    Adèle Hugo
  • Bruce Robinson
    as
    Lt Albert Pinson
  • Sylvia Marriott
    as
    Mrs. Saunders
  • Joseph Blatchley
    as
    Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller
  • Ruben Dorey
    as
    Mr. Saunders