The Illusionist
4978 reviews
Fantasy/Drama
1h 50m
2006
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...
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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.
- DirectorNeil Burger
- Release18 August 2006
- Genre
- Duration1h 50m
- Budget$16,500,000
- Revenue$87,892,388
- Rate4978 reviews
- Productions
Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien
Cast

Edward Norton
Eisenheim

Paul Giamatti
Inspector Uhl

Jessica Biel
Sophie

Rufus Sewell
Crown Prince Leopold

Eddie Marsan
Josef Fischer

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Young Eisenheim

Eleanor Tomlinson
Young Sophie

Jake Wood
Jurka

Tom Fisher
Willigut

Karl Johnson
Doctor / Old Man

Vincent Franklin
Loschek

Nicholas Blane
Herr Doebler

Philip McGough
Dr. Hofzinser

Erich Redman
Count Rainer

Michael Carter
Von Thurnburg

Brian Caspe
Eisenheim's Assistant

Jan Nemejovský
Senior Officer

Ivo Novák
Senior Officer

Brendan Gunn
Audience Member

Ryan James
Audience Member

Petr Meissel
Audience Member

Ivan Urbánek
Audience Member

James Babson
Young Father (uncredited)

Jaroslav Vízner
Audience Member

John Early
Man on Street

Matthew Blood-Smyth
Man Who Incites Riot
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