Though I really enjoyed watching this, it isn't really a film at all. Messrs. Powell and Pres...


The Tales of Hoffmann
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.
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The Tales of Hoffmann
- Overview
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- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 4, 1951
Runtime
2h 7m
Genres
Music, Fantasy, Romance
User Score
71%
Original Title
The Tales of Hoffmann
Production Companies
Vega Film Productions, The Archers
Director
Michael Powell
Description
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.
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