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.
Year: 1951
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Romance
Studio: Vega Film Productions, The Archers
Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Cast: Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown, Léonide Massine, Ann Ayars, Robert Helpmann
Crew: Michael Powell (Producer), Reginald Mills (Editor), Michael Powell (Writer), Emeric Pressburger (Writer), Emeric Pressburger (Producer), Michael Powell (Director)
Runtime: 127 minutes
Release: Apr 04, 1951
IMDb: 7.10/10 by 81 users
Popularity: 1
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Keyword : opera, musical, surrealism, based on play or musical, anthology, ballet, automaton, soprano, prima ballerina
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