Les Contes d'Hoffmann
Originally released in 1988. Les Contes d'Hoffmann is a music film. directed by Otto Schenk.
Starring Neil Shicoff, Susan Quittmeyer, and James Morris
Synopsis
Otto Schenk’s brilliant production captures both the dark romanticism of the story as well as its fairy-tale magic. It is a superb setting for Neil Shicoff’s vivid portrayal of the tortured poet Hoffmann, as he recounts the loves of his life and the way he has been foiled by his nemesis—a marvelous James Morris in a tour-de-force performance of the opera’s four villains. Gwendolyn Bradley is the doll Olympia, Tatiana Troyanos sings the courtesan Giulietta, and Roberta Alexander portrays the innocent Antonia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1988
37 years ago
Language
French
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Neil Shicoff
as Hoffmann
Susan Quittmeyer
as Nicklausse / Muse
James Morris
as Lindorf / Coppélius / Dapertutto / Dr. Miracle
Gwendolyn Bradley
as Olympia
Tatiana Troyanos
as Giulietta
Roberta Alexander
as Antonia
Pauline Andrey
as Stella
Anthony Laciura
as Andrès / Cochenille / Pitichinaccio / Frantz
Spiro Malas
as Luther
Mark Baker
as Nathanaël
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Contes d'Hoffmann about?
Otto Schenk’s brilliant production captures both the dark romanticism of the story as well as its fairy-tale magic. It is a superb setting for Neil Shicoff’s vivid portrayal of the tortured poe...
Who directed Les Contes d'Hoffmann?
Les Contes d'Hoffmann was directed by Otto Schenk.
When was Les Contes d'Hoffmann released?
Les Contes d'Hoffmann was released on March 2, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Les Contes d'Hoffmann?
The main cast of Les Contes d'Hoffmann includes Neil Shicoff, Susan Quittmeyer, James Morris, Gwendolyn Bradley, Tatiana Troyanos.