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The Illusionist

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7.2/10 • 604

2010-06-16 • 1h 20m

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When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.

A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

Directors
Sylvain Chomet
Editors
Sylvain Chomet

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Jean-Claude Donda

    Jean-Claude Donda

    Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)

  2. Eilidh Rankin

    Eilidh Rankin

    Alice (voice)

  3. Didier Gustin

    Didier Gustin

    Songs (voice)

  4. Jil Aigrot

    Jil Aigrot

    Songs (voice)

  5. Jacques Tati

    Jacques Tati

    Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

  6. Duncan MacNeil

    Duncan MacNeil

    Additional Voices (voice)

  7. Raymond Mearns

    Raymond Mearns

    Additional Voices (voice)

  8. James T. Muir

    James T. Muir

    Additional Voices (voice)

  9. Tom Urie

    Tom Urie

    Additional Voices (voice)

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Handyandy040485

Mar 22, 2013

This movie is the perfect sequel to Jacques Tati's films "Mr. Hulot's Holiday" and "My Uncle". I have now watched all three for my french class and can say this movie elicits so much emotion. True to Jacques Tati's style this film does not need the viewer to understand what is being said to understand what is going on in the film. The art directors choice of stylization for the film makes it a work of art, literally. I absolutely adore this film and would recommend it and other Jacques Tati films to any one. 10/10 stars with 10 being the highest :)

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
$18,000,000.00
Revenue
$6,007,194.00
Keywords
stageedinburgh, scotlanddisillusionmentaftercreditsstingermagicianadult child friendship