The Illusionist

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Genre :

Drama, Romance, Mystery

Release Date :

August 18, 2006

Studio :

Yari Film Group

MPAA Rating :

PG-13

Director :

Neil Burger

Producer :

Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Michael London, Cathy Schulman, Bob Yari

Movie Story

A supernatural mystery that combines romance, politics and magic, "The Illusionist" is the latest film from the producers of the Oscar winners "Crash" and "Sideways." The film stars Academy Award nominees Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti as two men pitted against each other in a battle of wits: Norton as mysterious stage magician Eisenheim, and Giamatti as Vienna's shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl, with Jessica Biel sharing the screen as the beautiful Sophie von Teschen. When word of Eisenheim's astounding illusions reaches the powerful and pragmatic Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), the ruler attends one of the magician's shows in order to debunk Eisenheim during the performance. more

Cast Overview