The Illusionist
- 2006
- PG-13
- 110 min
- USA, Czech Republic
- drama, mystery, romance
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crowned prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Director: Neil Burger
Writer: Neil Burger
Stars: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan
The Illusionist is an engrossing, well-crafted story of mystery, magic and intrigue that is certain to enchant, if not hypnotize, audiences.
Director
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Neil Burger
Neil Burger is an American film director who has filmed the pseudo-documentary, Interview with the Assassin (2002), the period drama, The Illusionist, and the 2011 thriller Limitless.
Main Cast
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Edward Norton
as Eisenheim -
Jessica Biel
as Sophie -
Paul Giamatti
as Inspector Uhl -
Rufus Sewell
as Crown Prince Leopold -
Eddie Marsan
as Josef Fischer -
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Young Eisenheim -
Eleanor Tomlinson
as Young Sophie -
Karl Johnson
as Doctor / Old Man -
Vincent Franklin
as Loschek -
Nicholas Blane
as Herr Doebler -
Philip McGough
as Dr. Hofzinser
Content
Tagline: Nothing Is What It Seems.
Motion Picture Rating: PG-13
Genres: drama, mystery, romance, thriller
Keywords: magic, supernatural powers, princess, love, rivalry, vienna austria, crown prince, duchess, childhood sweetheart, vienna
Categories: illusion
Crew
Producer: Brian Koppelman, Cathy Schulman, Michael London, David Levien, Bob Yari
Editor: Naomi Geraghty
Casting: Deborah Aquila, Nina Gold, Tricia Wood
Director of photography: Dick Pope
Original music composer: Philip Glass
Costume design: Ngila Dickson
Executive producer: Tom Nunan
Associate producer: Luca Marco Paracels
Production design: Ondrej Nekvasil
Details and Technical Specs
Runtime: 110 min
Country: USA, Czech Republic
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color