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1975

The Story of Adele H.

Directed by François Truffaut
What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?

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.

Duration

1h 36m

Released

October 8, 1975

Revenue

$763,000

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6.9

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Cast18

  • Isabelle Adjani
  • Bruce Robinson
  • Sylvia Marriott
  • Joseph Blatchley
  • Ruben Dorey
  • Ivry Gitlis
  • Louise Bourdet
  • Cecil De Sausmarez
  • Clive Gillingham

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