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The Illusionist
2006
Director Neil Burger's screen adaptation of Steven Millhauser's short story 'Eisenheim the Illusionist'. Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is a magician in early 1900's Vienna, who falls in love with a woman well above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a Crown Prince, Eisenheim uses his powers to win her back and .. Read more
| Starring | Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell |
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| Director | Neil Burger |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
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The Illusionist
Director Neil Burger's screen adaptation of Steven Millhauser's short story 'Eisenheim the Illusionist'. Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is a magician in early 1900's Vienna, who falls in love with a woman well above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a Crown Prince, Eisenheim uses his powers to win her back and undermine the stability of the royal house of Vienna.
| Starring | Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher, Aaron Johnson, Eleanor Tomlinson |
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| Director | Neil Burger |
| Studio | MOMENTUM PICTURES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 50 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 2006 To Rent: DVD: 25 Jun 2007 |
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I'm under no illusion...this is great !
This is a beautifully filmed really good film, that is made great by its actors. Edward Norton is just superb as Eisenheim the illusionist, but Paul Giamatti... read more »
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This film is great, the story line is interesting and holds your attention all the way through, great twists, thoroughly recommend this film
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Now you see it... you won't regret it.
Edward Norton: excellent start. The film then just went from good to better. Rufus Sewell puts in an admirable performance and I'll certainly be looking out... read more »
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The Illusionist
- 26 Feb 2007
Fans of The Prestige will want to compare and contrast The Illusionist, another mystery thriller set in the world of magic at the tail end of the nineteenth century. Edward Norton stars as the great Eisenheim, an illusionist whose acclaim reaches the court of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) is sufficiently amused to invite him to perform at the castle, but becomes resentful when the entertainer catches the eye of the Prince's betrothed, Duchess Sophie van... Read more
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Director Neil Burger's screen adaptation of Steven Millhauser's short story 'Eisenheim the Illusionist'. Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is a magician in early 1900's Vienna, who falls in love with a woman well above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a Crown Prince, Eisenheim uses his ...
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