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The Tales of Hoffmann

71 %|Apr 4, 1951|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

Reginald Mills
Editor
Michael Powell
Writer
Michael Powell
Producer
Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Jacques Offenbach
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
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Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
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Ann Ayars
Antonia
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Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
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Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille