The Tales of Hoffmann (movie)

The Tales of Hoffmann (movie)

  • User score: 7.1
  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Michael Powell , Emeric Pressburger
  • Production companies: Vega Film Productions, The Archers
  • Genre: Music, Fantasy, Romance
  • Release date: 4/4/1951
  • Run time: 127 min.

Movie description

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.

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Moira Shearer

Moira Shearer

Role(s): Stella / Olympia

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Ludmilla Tchérina

Ludmilla Tchérina

Role(s): Giulietta

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Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Role(s): Niklaus

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Léonide Massine

Léonide Massine

Role(s): Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz

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Ann Ayars

Ann Ayars

Role(s): Antonia

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