The Illusionist
2006 · Movie · PG-13 · 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.
Based on Eisenheim the Illusionist
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Details
- Years
- 2006
- Release date
- 2006-08-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (5,324 votes)
- Box office
- $87,892,388
- Budget
- $17,000,000
Themes
- princess
- magic
- rivalry
- love
- vienna, austria
- super power
- crown prince
- duchess
- mysterious
- childhood sweetheart
- romantic
Awards & recognition
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Composer · 2006
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2007 · nominated
Cast & crew
Edward Norton
as Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti
as Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel
as Sophie
Rufus Sewell
as Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan
as Josef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Young Eisenheim
Eleanor Tomlinson
as Young Sophie
Jake Wood
as Jurka
Tom Fisher
as Willigut
Karl Johnson
as Doctor / Old Man
Directed by Neil Burger