The Illusionist
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The Illusionist (2006)

PG
02/03/2007 (GB)
Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
1h 50m

Nothing is what it seems

Overview

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.

  • Neil BurgerDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $16,500,000

  • Revenue

    $87,892,388

Keywords

  • princess
  • magic
  • rivalry
  • love
  • vienna, austria
  • super power
  • crown prince
  • duchess
  • mysterious
  • childhood sweetheart
  • romantic

Top Billed Cast

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Eisenheim

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Inspector Uhl

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Sophie

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Crown Prince Leopold

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Josef Fischer

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Young Eisenheim

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Young Sophie

Jake Wood

Jake Wood

Jurka

Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Willigut

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Doctor / Old Man

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