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The Tales of Hoffmann
Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger
1951•2h 7m•NR•★ 7.1
Fantasy / Music / Romance
Synopsis
In a Nuremberg tavern, the German romantic poet E.T.A. Hoffmann recounts three tragic love affairs: an animated dancing automaton doll, a dying soprano who sings herself to death in Venice, and a courtesan who steals men's reflections in enchanted mirrors. Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger's Cannes Special Prize-winning operatic fantasy summit featuring Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, and Hein Heckroth's Oscar-nominated surreal sets.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorMichael PowellEmeric Pressburger
WriterMichael PowellEmeric PressburgerDennis Arundell
CinematographyChristopher Challis
MusicJacques Offenbach
Principal Cast
Moira ShearerStella / Olympia
Ludmilla TchérinaGiulietta
Pamela BrownNiklaus
Léonide MassineSpalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann AyarsAntonia
Robert HelpmannLindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick AshtonKleinsach / Cochenille
Robert RounsevilleHoffmann
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 7m (127 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorMichael Powell & Emeric Pressburger
LanguagesEnglish, French
CountryGB
StudioThe Archers • London Film Productions
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