

The Illusionist
2006-08-18 · 110 min · ★ 7.3
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Neil Burger
- Production companies
- Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 16,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 87,892,388
Top Cast
Edward NortonEisenheim
Paul GiamattiInspector Uhl
Jessica BielSophie
Rufus SewellCrown Prince Leopold
Eddie MarsanJosef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-JohnsonYoung Eisenheim
Eleanor TomlinsonYoung Sophie
Jake WoodJurka
Tom FisherWilligut
Karl JohnsonDoctor / Old Man
Vincent FranklinLoschek
Nicholas BlaneHerr Doebler
Philip McGoughDr. Hofzinser
Erich RedmanCount Rainer
Michael CarterVon Thurnburg
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