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Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

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Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins

Synopsis: This classic film version of Jacques Offenbach's 1881 work is conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. The story of Hoffman and his love for three women. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Color) Cinematography, Best (Color) Costume Design. This classic film version of Jacques Offenbach's 1881 work is conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. The story of Hoffman and his love for three women. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Color) Cinematography, Best (Color) Costume Design. [More]

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Starring: Robert Rounseville, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Pamela Brown, Frederick Ashton

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Producer: Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Composer: Jacques Offenbach

DVD Info

Release:

Nov 22, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Mono - English
  • Subtitles - English - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Martin Scorses, Bruce Eder - Director, Film-Music Historian
  • Interview - 1. George A. Romero - Director of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
  • Bonus Feature - 1. THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE - Michael Powell
  • Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Gallery - 1. Archival Production and Publicity Photographs
  • 2. Designer Hein Heckroth's design sketches and paintings
  • Essays - 1. New essay by opera and film historian Ken Wlaschin

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... a truly sumptuous opera--one of cinema's best efforts.

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Eye candy for aesthetes.

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