The Tales of Hoffmann

Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Written by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Dennis Arundell, Jules Barbier, E. T. A. Hoffmann

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.

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