The Story of Adèle H.
The Story of Adèle H.

The Story of Adèle H.

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1975
1h 38m
6.9(226 votes)
Drama
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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.

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Production Companies

Les Films du Carrosse

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1 video

Cast & Crew

24 members
Acting

Isabelle Adjani

Adèle Hugo

Isabelle Adjani
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Bruce Robinson

Lt. Albert Pinson

Bruce Robinson
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Sylvia Marriott

Mrs. Saunders

Sylvia Marriott
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Joseph Blatchley

Mr. Whistler

Joseph Blatchley
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Ivry Gitlis

Hypnotist

Ivry Gitlis
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Louise Bourdet

Victor Hugo's Servant

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Cecil De Sausmarez

Mr. Lenoir

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Ruben Dorey

Mr. Saunders

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Clive Gillingham

Keaton

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Roger Martin

Doctor Murdock

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M. White

Colonel White

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Madame Louise

Madame Baa

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Jean-Pierre Leursse

Black Penpusher

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Geoffroy Crook

George, Servant at Johnstone's (uncredited)

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Costume & Make-Up

Chantal Durpoix

Young Whore (uncredited)

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Raymond Falla

Judge Johnstone (uncredited)

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David Foote

David, a Young Boy (uncredited)

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Camera

Jacques Frejabue

Cabinetmaker (uncredited)

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Directing

Carl Hathwell

Lt. Pinson's Batman (uncredited)

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Edward J. Jackson

O'Brien (uncredited)

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Aurelia Mansion

Widow with Dog (uncredited)

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Costume & Make-Up

Thi-Loan Nguyen

Madmoiselle Tilly, Assistant of Hypnotist (uncredited)

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François Truffaut

Officer (uncredited)

François Truffaut
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Ralph Williams

Canadian (uncredited)

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