The Illusionist (2006)
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.
Director: Neil Burger
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: August 18, 2006
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Edward Norton - Eisenheim
- Paul Giamatti - Inspector Uhl
- Jessica Biel - Sophie
- Rufus Sewell - Crown Prince Leopold
- Eddie Marsan - Josef Fischer
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Young Eisenheim
- Eleanor Tomlinson - Young Sophie
- Jake Wood - Jurka
- Tom Fisher - Willigut
- Karl Johnson - Doctor / Old Man
Screenplay
- Neil Burger (Screenplay)
- Steven Millhauser (Short Story)
Music: Philip Glass
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editing: Naomi Geraghty
Production: Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $17M
Box Office: $88M
Original Language: en
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Magic of Love at First Sight, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry
Keywords
princess, magic, rivalry, love, vienna, austria, super power, crown prince, duchess, mysterious, childhood sweetheart, romantic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Illusionist about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist was directed by Neil Burger.
- Who stars in The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist stars Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
- How long is The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist is a Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist had a budget of $17M.
- How much did The Illusionist gross?
- The Illusionist grossed $88M worldwide.
- Where was The Illusionist produced?
- The Illusionist was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Illusionist?
- The themes of The Illusionist include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Magic of Love at First Sight, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry.