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The Story of Adèle H. (1975)

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

  • Drama
  • History

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.

Rating
6.9 / 10 (249 votes)
Release date
October 8, 1975
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
French
Director
François Truffaut
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Isabelle AdjaniAdèle Hugo
  • Bruce RobinsonLt. Albert Pinson
  • Sylvia MarriottMrs. Saunders
  • Joseph BlatchleyMr. Whistler
  • Ivry GitlisHypnotist
  • Louise BourdetVictor Hugo's Servant
  • Cecil De SausmarezMr. Lenoir
  • Ruben DoreyMr. Saunders
  • Clive GillinghamKeaton
  • Roger MartinDoctor Murdock
  • M. WhiteColonel White
  • Madame LouiseMadame Baa

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