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The Story of Adele H. (1975)

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.

  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Isabelle AdjaniIsabelle AdjaniAdèle Hugo
  • Photo of Bruce RobinsonBruce RobinsonLt Albert Pinson
  • Photo of Sylvia MarriottSylvia MarriottMrs. Saunders
  • Photo of Joseph BlatchleyJoseph BlatchleyMr. Whistler, the Bookseller
  • Photo of Ruben DoreyRuben DoreyMr. Saunders
  • Photo of Ivry GitlisIvry GitlisHypnotist
  • Photo of Louise BourdetLouise BourdetVictor Hugo's Servant
  • Photo of Cecil De SausmarezCecil De SausmarezMr. Lenoir, notary
  • Photo of Clive GillinghamClive GillinghamKeaton, bank employee
  • Photo of Roger MartinRoger MartinDoctor Murdock

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