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The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

NR · 1951-04-04 · 2h 7m · EN
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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.

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Michael PowellDirector, WriterEmeric PressburgerDirector, Writer

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Moira ShearerMoira ShearerStella / OlympiaLudmilla TchérinaLudmilla TchérinaGiuliettaPamela BrownPamela BrownNiklausLéonide MassineLéonide MassineSpalanzani / Schlemil / FranzAnn AyarsAnn AyarsAntoniaRobert HelpmannRobert HelpmannLindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. MiracleFrederick AshtonFrederick AshtonKleinsach / CochenilleRobert RounsevilleRobert RounsevilleHoffmannMogens WiethMogens WiethCrespelLionel HarrisLionel HarrisPhilip LeaverPhilip LeaverMeinhart MaurMeinhart Maur

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SurrealismMusicalAnthologyBalletBased on play or musicalOperaAutomatonPrima ballerinaSoprano

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Genre affinityFantasy · Romance · MusicTheme affinitySurrealism · Musical · AnthologyMood preferenceRomanceEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference265495 · 205272Actor preference371821 · 359570 · 265481

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What is The Tales of Hoffmann about?

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.

How long is The Tales of Hoffmann?

The Tales of Hoffmann has a runtime of 127 minutes.

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