The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

Name: The Tales of Hoffmann
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Drama
Released: 1951-04-04
Duration: 127 min
Cast: Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown, Léonide Massine, Ann Ayars

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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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Released 1951-04-04 · 127 min · Music, Fantasy, Drama

Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Cast

Moira Shearer as Stella / Olympia
Ludmilla Tchérina as Giulietta
Pamela Brown as Niklaus
Léonide Massine as Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars as Antonia
Robert Helpmann as Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick Ashton as Kleinsach / Cochenille
Robert Rounseville as Hoffmann
Mogens Wieth as Crespel
Lionel Harris as Pitichinaccio
Philip Leaver as Andrés
Meinhart Maur as Luther
Edmond Audran as Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
Sir Thomas Beecham as Self - Conductor (uncredited)
Alan Carter as Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)