Crespel — The Tales of Hoffmann Character Profile

About Crespel

The father of Antonia in the third tale. He and Hoffmann are deeply heartbroken by Antonia's fatal decision to sing against medical advice.

Character Facts

Played by

Mogens Wieth

Appears in

The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Crespel — Family Father — Antonia (Ann Ayars)

  A protective father who shields his sickly daughter from fatal vocal strain.

• Crespel — Alliance Protector — Hoffmann (Robert Rounseville)

  An ally who shares Hoffmann's goal of preserving Antonia's life.

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• Andrés (Philip Leaver)
• Kleinsach / Cochenille (Frederick Ashton)
• Hoffmann (Robert Rounseville)
• Pitichinaccio (Lionel Harris)
• Dancer (uncredited) (Lillemor Knudsen)
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