The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

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Overview

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.

• Michael PowellDirector, Writer
• Emeric PressburgerDirector, Writer
• Dennis ArundellWriter