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...?
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.
Director: François Truffaut
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 8, 1975
Cast
- Isabelle Adjani - Adèle Hugo
- Bruce Robinson - Lt Albert Pinson
- Sylvia Marriott - Mrs. Saunders
- Joseph Blatchley - Mr. Whistler, the Bookseller
- Ruben Dorey - Mr. Saunders
- Ivry Gitlis - Hypnotist
- Louise Bourdet - Victor Hugo's Servant
- Cecil De Sausmarez - Mr. Lenoir, notary
- Clive Gillingham - Keaton, bank employee
- Roger Martin - Doctor Murdock
Screenplay
- Frances Vernor Guille (Novel)
- Suzanne Schiffman (Screenplay)
- Jean Gruault (Screenplay)
- François Truffaut (Screenplay)
Music: Maurice Jaubert
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Yann Dedet, Jean Gargonne
Production: Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Box Office: $763,000
Original Language: fr
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing
Keywords
lovesickness, based on novel or book, insanity, women's sexual identity, hypnosis, love letter, one-sided love, nova scotia, canada, barbados, bed and breakfast (b&b), channel islands, stalker, lieutenant, love
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Adèle H. about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Story of Adèle H.?
- The Story of Adèle H. was directed by François Truffaut.
- Who stars in The Story of Adèle H.?
- The Story of Adèle H. stars Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott, Joseph Blatchley, Ruben Dorey, Ivry Gitlis.
- How long is The Story of Adèle H.?
- The Story of Adèle H. has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of Adèle H.?
- The Story of Adèle H. is a Drama, History film.
- How much did The Story of Adèle H. gross?
- The Story of Adèle H. grossed $763,000 worldwide.
- Where was The Story of Adèle H. produced?
- The Story of Adèle H. was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Story of Adèle H.?
- The themes of The Story of Adèle H. include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing.