The Tales of Hoffmann

The Tales of Hoffmann

7.1 | 1951-04-04 | Music Fantasy Romance

A young poet named Hoffman broods over his failed romances. First, his affair with the beautiful Olympia is shattered when he realizes that she is really a mechanical woman designed by a scientist. Next, he believes that a striking prostitute loves him, only to find out she was hired to fake her affections by the dastardly Dapertutto. Lastly, a magic spell claims the life of his final lover.

Featured Crew

Michael Powell Producer
Reginald Mills Editor
Michael Powell Writer
Emeric Pressburger Writer
Emeric Pressburger Producer
Michael Powell Director
Emeric Pressburger Director
Sir Thomas Beecham Conductor
Jacques Offenbach Original Music Composer
Christopher Challis Director of Photography

Cast

Moira Shearer
Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
Léonide Massine
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars
Ann Ayars
Antonia
Robert Helpmann
Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick Ashton
Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille
Mogens Wieth
Mogens Wieth
Crespel
Lionel Harris
Lionel Harris
Pitichinaccio

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