The Tales of Hoffmann

7.1 / 10

(74 votes)

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Music,

Fantasy,

Romance

Duration:

127 minutes

Year:

1951

Director:

Emeric Pressburger

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Company:

Vega Film Productions,

The Archers

Cast:
Moira Shearer

Stella / Olympia

Ludmilla Tchérina

Giulietta

Pamela Brown

Niklaus

Léonide Massine

Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz

Ann Ayars

Antonia

Crew:
Emeric Pressburger

Director

Emeric Pressburger

Writer

Michael Powell

Writer

Emeric Pressburger

Producer

Michael Powell

Director