The Story of Adèle H.

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•1h 38m•6.9/10

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6.9/10(228)

In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue an handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.

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Production

Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani

Adèle Hugo

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Lt. Albert Pinson

Sylvia Marriott

Sylvia Marriott

Mrs. Saunders

Joseph Blatchley

Joseph Blatchley

Mr. Whistler

Ivry Gitlis

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)

Raymond Falla

Judge Johnstone (uncredited)

David Foote

David, a Young Boy (uncredited)

Jacques Frejabue

Cabinetmaker (uncredited)

Carl Hathwell

Lt. Pinson's Batman (uncredited)

Edward J. Jackson

O'Brien (uncredited)

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