The Story of Adèle H. (1975)

Director: François Truffaut

Halifax, 1863: Miss Lewly arrives in Halifax to search for Lt Pinson, with whom she is madly in love. Actually, she is Adèle Hugo, second daughter of the great French author of Les Misèrables and statesman. However, her feelings for Pinson are unrequited, but she is so delusional that his attempts to dissuade her are unsuccessful.

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