The Tales of Hoffmann

Name: The Tales of Hoffmann
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1951-04-04
Duration: 2 h 7 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown, Léonide Massine, Ann Ayars

1951·Movie·NR·127 min·★ 7.1(90)

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“You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!”

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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About The Tales of Hoffmann

The Tales of Hoffmann is a 1951 English-language music, fantasy and romance film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The cast is led by Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex.

The Tales of Hoffmann was produced by Vega Film Productions and The Archers and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 4, 1951, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Writers: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Dennis Arundell
Release date: April 4, 1951
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Box office: $2 million
Production: Vega Film Productions, The Archers

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The Tales of Hoffmann cast & crew

The Tales of Hoffmann was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and written by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, and Dennis Arundell.

The cast features Moira Shearer as Stella / Olympia, Ludmilla Tchérina as Giulietta, Pamela Brown as Niklaus, Léonide Massine as Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz, Ann Ayars as Antonia, and Robert Helpmann as Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jacques Offenbach, cinematography is by Christopher Challis, and it was produced by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

Is The Tales of Hoffmann worth watching?

The Tales of Hoffmann holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 90 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy music, fantasy, and romance, The Tales of Hoffmann is worth a place on your watchlist.

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