The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,470,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.0558 |
Directed By
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Crew
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Reginald Mills
Jacques Offenbach
Sir Thomas Beecham
Christopher Challis
Hein Heckroth
Arthur Lawson
Ivy Baker
Hein Heckroth
Connie Reeve
Charles Orme
Sydney Streeter
John Cox
Ted Drake
Dennis Arundell
Jules Barbier
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Michel Carré
Joe Shear
Bernard Sarron
Freddie Francis
Frederick Ashton
TOP CAST
Moira Shearer
Stella / Olympia
Ludmilla Tchérina
Giulietta
Pamela Brown
Niklaus
Léonide Massine
Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
Ann Ayars
Antonia
Robert Helpmann
Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Frederick Ashton
Kleinsach / Cochenille
Robert Rounseville
Hoffmann
Mogens Wieth
Crespel
Lionel Harris
Pitichinaccio
Philip Leaver
Andrés
Meinhart Maur
Luther
Edmond Audran
Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
Sir Thomas Beecham
Self - Conductor (uncredited)
Alan Carter
Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)
Elizabeth Christie
Corps de Ballet (uncredited)
John Ford
Nathanaël (uncredited)
Richard Golding
Hermann - Prologue and Epilogue (uncredited)
Lillemor Knudsen
Dancer (uncredited)
Barry Lowe
Student (uncredited)
Arthur Skinner
Man in Background (uncredited)
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