

The Tales of Hoffmann
You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!
Music
Fantasy
Romance
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1951-04-04
Runtime:
2h 7m
Director:
Michael Powell
Writer:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Dennis Arundell
Top Cast

Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia

Ludmilla Tchérina
Giulietta

Pamela Brown
Niklaus

Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz

Ann Ayars
Antonia

Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle

Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille

Robert Rounseville
Hoffmann

Mogens Wieth
Crespel

Lionel Harris
Pitichinaccio

Philip Leaver
Andrés

Meinhart Maur
Luther
Official Videos

The Tale of Olympia in THE TALES OF HOFFMANN | TCM

The Tales of Hoffmann - Trailer

The Tales of Hoffmann official HD trailer
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