The Tales of Hoffmann

The Tales of Hoffmann

Release date : April 4, 1951
Runtime : 2h 7m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Production companies : Vega Film Productions / The Archers /
April 4, 1951 2h 7m United Kingdom Music English More
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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
Stella / Olympia
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars
Antonia
Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille
Mogens Wieth
Crespel
Lionel Harris
Pitichinaccio
Edmond Audran
Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
Sir Thomas Beecham
Self - Conductor (uncredited)
Alan Carter
Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)
Elizabeth Christie
Corps de Ballet (uncredited)
John Ford
Nathanaël (uncredited)
Richard Golding
Hermann - Prologue and Epilogue (uncredited)

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  • title:The Tales of Hoffmann
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1951
  • Runtime:2h 7m
  • Genres: Music · Fantasy · Romance ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Michael Powell / Emeric Pressburger /
  • Writers: Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger · Dennis Arundell · Jules Barbier · E. T. A. Hoffmann · Michel Carré ·
  • Production companies: Vega Film Productions · The Archers ·
  • Overview: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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