The Tales of Hoffmann

2h 7min

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.

Production Companies

Vega Film Productions

The Archers

Cast

Moira Shearer

Moira Shearer

Stella / Olympia
Léonide Massine

Léonide Massine

Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars

Ann Ayars

Antonia
Robert Helpmann

Robert Helpmann

Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick Ashton

Frederick Ashton

Kleinsach / Cochenille
Lionel Harris

Lionel Harris

Pitichinaccio
Edmond Audran

Edmond Audran

Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
Sir Thomas Beecham

Sir Thomas Beecham

Self - Conductor (uncredited)
Alan Carter

Alan Carter

Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)
Elizabeth Christie

Elizabeth Christie

Corps de Ballet (uncredited)
John Ford

John Ford

Nathanaël (uncredited)
Richard Golding

Richard Golding

Hermann - Prologue and Epilogue (uncredited)
Lillemor Knudsen

Lillemor Knudsen

Dancer (uncredited)
Barry Lowe

Barry Lowe

Student (uncredited)
Arthur Skinner

Arthur Skinner

Man in Background (uncredited)

Release date

4th Apr 1951

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English