The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann

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Release DateApril 4, 1951
Runtime2h 7m
StatusReleased
ProductionVega Film Productions, The Archers
LanguagesEnglish
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The Tales of Hoffmann

"You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Michael Powell
Michael Powell

Featured Cast

Moira Shearer

Moira Shearer

Stella / Olympia

Ludmilla Tchérina

Ludmilla Tchérina

Giulietta

Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Niklaus

Léonide Massine

Léonide Massine

Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz

Ann Ayars

Ann Ayars

Antonia

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