

The Tales of Hoffmann
1951-04-04 · 127 min · ★ 7.1
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 ShearerStella / Olympia
Ludmilla TchérinaGiulietta
Pamela BrownNiklaus
Léonide MassineSpalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann AyarsAntonia
Robert HelpmannLindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick AshtonKleinsach / Cochenille
Robert RounsevilleHoffmann
Mogens WiethCrespel
Philip LeaverAndrésTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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