The Tales of 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.

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  Michael Powell
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  Emeric Pressburger
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  Sydney Streeter

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  Moira Shearer
  Stella / Olympia
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  Ludmilla Tchérina
  Giulietta
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  Pamela Brown
  Niklaus
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  Léonide Massine
  Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz
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  Ann Ayars
  Antonia
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  Robert Helpmann
  Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
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  Frederick Ashton
  Kleinsach / Cochenille
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  Robert Rounseville
  Hoffmann
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  Mogens Wieth
  Crespel
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  Lionel Harris
  Pitichinaccio
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  Philip Leaver
  Andrés
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  Meinhart Maur
  Luther
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  Edmond Audran
  Partner to Stella in Dragonfly Ballet
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  Sir Thomas Beecham
  Self - Conductor (uncredited)
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  Alan Carter
  Casher (Act 1) (uncredited)
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  Elizabeth Christie
  Corps de Ballet (uncredited)
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  John Ford
  Nathanaël (uncredited)
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  Richard Golding
  Hermann - Prologue and Epilogue (uncredited)
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  Lillemor Knudsen
  Dancer (uncredited)
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  Barry Lowe
  Student (uncredited)