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The Tales of Hoffmann
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The Tales of Hoffmann

1951-04-04 · 127 min · ★ 7.1

Music · Fantasy · Drama

A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.

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Directors
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production companies
Vega Film Productions, The Archers
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,470,000

Top Cast

Moira ShearerMoira ShearerStella / Olympia
Ludmilla TchérinaLudmilla TchérinaGiulietta
Pamela BrownPamela BrownNiklaus
Léonide MassineLéonide MassineSpalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann AyarsAnn AyarsAntonia
Robert HelpmannRobert HelpmannLindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick AshtonFrederick AshtonKleinsach / Cochenille
Robert RounsevilleRobert RounsevilleHoffmann
Mogens WiethMogens WiethCrespel
Lionel HarrisPitichinaccio
Philip LeaverPhilip LeaverAndrés
Meinhart MaurLuther
Edmond AudranPartner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
Sir Thomas BeechamSelf - Conductor (uncredited)
Alan CarterCasher (Act 1) (uncredited)
Elizabeth ChristieCorps de Ballet (uncredited)
John FordNathanaël (uncredited)
Richard GoldingHermann - Prologue and Epilogue (uncredited)
Lillemor KnudsenDancer (uncredited)
Barry LoweStudent (uncredited)

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