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.
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
Audience (TMDB & IMDb)
7.1/10
90 votes on TMDB
Critics
86%Rotten Tomatoes
Rating consensus
76/100 blend
Sources: TMDB · IMDb · Rotten Tomatoes
Warm reception overall — weighted ~76/100 across 3 rating sources. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
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The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Michael Powell
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