The Tales of Hoffmann Poster

The Tales of Hoffmann

70.76% | April 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

Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Michael Powell
Writer

Cast

Moira Shearer
Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
Léonide Massine
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars
Ann Ayars
Antonia