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The Illusionist

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7.3/10 • 4.9K

2006-08-18 • 1h 50m

FantasyDramaThrillerRomance

Nothing is what it seems

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

Directors
Neil Burger
Editors
Naomi Geraghty

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Edward Norton

    Edward Norton

    Eisenheim

  2. Paul Giamatti

    Paul Giamatti

    Inspector Uhl

  3. Jessica Biel

    Jessica Biel

    Sophie

  4. Rufus Sewell

    Rufus Sewell

    Crown Prince Leopold

  5. Eddie Marsan

    Eddie Marsan

    Josef Fischer

  6. Aaron Taylor-Johnson

    Aaron Taylor-Johnson

    Young Eisenheim

  7. Eleanor Tomlinson

    Eleanor Tomlinson

    Young Sophie

  8. Jake Wood

    Jake Wood

    Jurka

  9. Tom Fisher

    Tom Fisher

    Willigut

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GeekMasher

Mar 15, 2013

9.5/10

When I looked at this film for the first time I was unsure it would be any good... I was completely amazed by how this film was good. The actors all played there role very well. The film has a very good storyline and I was compelled to watch it. All in all a great movie, worth watching.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$16,500,000.00
Revenue
$87,892,388.00
Keywords
princessmagicrivalrylovevienna, austriasuper powercrown princeduchessmysteriouschildhood sweetheartromantic