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The Tales of Hoffmann 1951

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.

Directed by: Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger
Written by: Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger & Dennis Arundell
Runtime: 127 minutes
Critics score:
85 / 100
Tagline: You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!
Cast:
Pamela Brown Pamela Brown
Niklaus 
Léonide Massine Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz 
Moira Shearer Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia 
Ludmilla Tchérina Ludmilla Tchérina
Giulietta 
Robert Helpmann Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle 
Philip Leaver Philip Leaver
Andrés 
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Also known as:
  • Hoffmannin seikkailut
  • Hoffmanns eventyr
  • Opowiesci Hoffmanna