The Tales of Hoffmann
“You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!”
1951•NR•2h 7m•7.1•Released
MusicFantasyDrama
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.
Director
Michael Powell
Writer
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Dennis Arundell
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Vega Film Productions
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
Edmond Audran
Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
Sir Thomas Beecham
Self - Conductor (uncredited)
Alan Carter
Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)
Production
Company
Vega Film Productions
Company
The Archers
Producer
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Michael Powell
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