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Tales of Hoffmann

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring
Robert RounseviUe
Moira Shearer
Shown for the first time on television in a complete, restored version, Powell and Pressburger's spectacular film of Offenbach's opera. The action begins with the poet Hoffmann sitting entranced by a dragonfly ballet. Hoffmann is in love with Stella, the prima ballerina. Her performance and her beauty evoke in him memories of former loves and he recalls three adventures.
Producers/Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
0 FILMS: pages 17-19

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Rounseviue
Unknown:
Moira Shearer
Directors:
Michael Powell
Hoffmann:
Robert Rounseville
Stella/Olympia:
Moira Shearer
Lindorf/Coppelius/ Dapertutto/Dr Miracle:
Robert Helpmann
Nicklaus:
Pamela Brown
Kleinzach/Cochenille/ Spalanzani:
Frederick Ashton
Schlemil/Franz:
Leonide Massine
Source: Radio Times

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