The Story of Adèle H.

Nan
1h 38m
1975
6.894 /10 (226)

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

Overview

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.

Country : France
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 1975-10-08

Top Billed Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Adèle Hugo

Bruce Robinson

Lt. Albert Pinson

Sylvia Marriott

Mrs. Saunders

Joseph Blatchley

Mr. Whistler

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)

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