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The Story of Adèle H.

PG1h 38m1975François Truffaut
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 93%
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"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 a handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.

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LovesicknessBased On Novel Or BookInsanityWomen's Sexual IdentityHypnosisLove LetterOne-sided LoveNova Scotia, CanadaBarbadosBed And Breakfast (b&b)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Story of Adèle H. (1975) about?

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.

Who stars in The Story of Adèle H.?

The Story of Adèle H. stars Isabelle Adjani (Adèle Hugo), Bruce Robinson (Lt. Albert Pinson), Sylvia Marriott (Mrs. Saunders), Joseph Blatchley (Mr. Whistler), Ivry Gitlis (Hypnotist). The film was directed by François Truffaut.

How long is The Story of Adèle H.?

The Story of Adèle H. has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1975. It is rated PG.

Is The Story of Adèle H. worth watching?

The Story of Adèle H. holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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