The Tales of Hoffmann 1951

Name: The Tales of Hoffmann
Released: 1951-04-04
Cast: Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown, Léonide Massine, Ann Ayars

Synopsis:

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!