The Story of Adele H.

The Story of Adele H.

6.8 | 1975-10-08 | Drama History Romance

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.

Featured Crew

François Truffaut Director
François Truffaut Screenplay
Suzanne Schiffman Screenplay
Frances Vernor Guille Novel
Néstor Almendros Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko Production Design
Jacqueline Guyot Costume Design
Yann Dedet Editor
Jean Gargonne Editor
Michel Laurent Sound Designer

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, the Bookseller
Ruben Dorey
Ruben Dorey
Mr. Saunders
Ivry Gitlis
Ivry Gitlis
Hypnotist
Louise Bourdet
Louise Bourdet
Victor Hugo's Servant
Cecil De Sausmarez
Cecil De Sausmarez
Mr. Lenoir, notary
Clive Gillingham
Clive Gillingham
Keaton, bank employee
Roger Martin
Roger Martin
Doctor Murdock

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