The Tales of Hoffmann
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.
Top Billed Cast
Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
Ludmilla Tchérina
Giulietta
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars
Antonia
Featured Crew
Michael Powell
Producer
Reginald Mills
Editor
Michael Powell
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Sir Thomas Beecham
Conductor
Jacques Offenbach
Original Music Composer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Hein Heckroth
Production Design
Ivy Baker
Costume Design
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