Les Contes d'Hoffmann
19812h 30m6.9
Drama, Music, TV Movie
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About
Seeking to exorcise the failure of his current love affair, the poet Hoffmann tells the tales of his three past loves - the doll-like Olympia, the high-class courtesan Giulietta, and the ambitious but delicate Antonia - and recalls how each was thwarted by the evil influence of his rival. In this production by the distinguished film director, John Schlesinger, with spectacular designs by Maria Bjornson and William Dudley, Offenbach's nightmare world is brought to life. The all-star cast is headed by Placido Domingo as Hoffmann: his three loves are Ileana Cotrubas, Anges Baltsa and Luciana Serra and the manifestations of his rival are sung by Geraint Evans, Robert Lloyd, Siegmund Nimsgern and Nicola Ghiuselev. The score, which includes such favourites as the "Barcarolle" and the "Doll's Song", is conducted by Georges Pretre.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Brian Large, John Schlesinger
- Writing
- Jules Barbier
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Dec 1, 1981
Cast
Plácido Domingo
Hoffmann
Agnes Baltsa
Giulietta
Robert Lloyd
Lindorf
Ileana Cotrubas
Antonia
Luciana Serra
Olympia
Geraint Evans
Coppélius
Nicolai Ghiuselev
Miracle
Gwynne Howell
Crespel
Claire Powell
Nicklaus/Muse
Siegmund Nimsgern
Dapertutto
Philip Gelling
Schlemil
Francis Egerton
Pittichinaccio
Phyllis Cannan
Spirit of Antonia's Mother
Eric Garrett
Luther
Georges Prêtre
Self - Conductor
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