The Tales of Hoffmann

1951 · 127 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 4,243 VOTES · DIR. Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

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Overview

A young poet named Hoffman broods over his failed romances. First, his affair with the beautiful Olympia is shattered when he realizes that she is really a mechanical woman designed by a scientist. Next, he believes that a striking prostitute loves him, only to find out she was hired to fake her affections by the dastardly Dapertutto. Lastly, a magic spell claims the life of his final lover.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,268 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:12:39 Some drink, drink, drink, drink, drink
00:15:41 We'll have to have the one about Kleinzach
00:19:21 Till echoes melt in death
00:26:01 You're too modest, l should say
00:30:33 Oh, Coppelius, sir, is my name
00:33:34 Yes
00:37:40 Here she comes
00:40:26 N-No m-m-m-more delay
00:47:25 That
00:52:04 lf you knew what against her was cited
00:57:00 What do you think they're saying
01:02:05 Lovely tender moon
01:06:45 You be careful The devil's very quick
01:12:38 So you mean to insult me
01:17:14 Whether heedless or heeding l am yours, l'm sure
01:21:28 Accursed love all faults ignoring - This diamond
01:30:12 Heart of mine
01:34:30 Yes, come and hear me
01:38:44 He's there
01:42:31 No more
01:47:15 lndeed, it's plain to see
01:51:36 And just a while ago
01:54:52 - So now rejoice - 'Tis your mother who's calling
02:04:19 Divine

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,268
Dialogue density10.0 lines / min
First line00:12:39
Final line02:04:19

Production Record

DirectorMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes4,243