Film · 2006

The Illusionist

Name: The Illusionist
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Released: 2006-08-18
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan

Directed by Neil Burger · starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel

1 h 50 min
PG
Drama · Mystery · Romance
USA
Released in the UK 1 March 2007

8.1 Users39 votes

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Synopsis

Vienna, 1900's: Eisenheim is a brilliant stage magician, the greatest illusionist Vienna has ever seen. When his childhood friendship with Duchess Sophie von Teschen, now betrothed to the power-hungry Crown Prince Leopold, is rekindled he finds himself a target for the Prince's anger. As the Clandestine romance continues, Leopold orders the shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl, the head of the secret police, to close down the theatre and make Eisenheim vanish. But as the net tightens around him and tragedy, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.

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Runtime: 110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
Budget: $16meOne Films
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is The Illusionist?: 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Illusionist released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 1 March 2007.
Who directed The Illusionist?: Neil Burger.
Who is in The Illusionist?: It stars Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel and Rufus Sewell.
Where can I watch The Illusionist?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Netflix, with a channel on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.