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.
Released: Apr 04, 1951
Runtime: 127 minutes
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Romance
Stars: 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)