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The Illusionist (2006) -- In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician (Norton) uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.7/10   82,410 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Neil Burger (screenplay)
Steven Millhauser (short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist")
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Release Date:
1 September 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Nothing is what it seems
Plot:
In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(143 articles)
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User Comments:
Brilliant movie, exceptional all around more (576 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Edward Norton ... Eisenheim

Paul Giamatti ... Inspector Uhl

Jessica Biel ... Sophie

Rufus Sewell ... Crown Prince Leopold

Eddie Marsan ... Josef Fischer (as Edward Marsan)
Jake Wood ... Jurka
Tom Fisher ... Willigut

Aaron Johnson ... Young Eisenheim

Eleanor Tomlinson ... Young Sophie
Karl Johnson ... Doctor / Old Man
Vincent Franklin ... Loschek
Nicholas Blane ... Herr Doebler
Philip McGough ... Dr. Hofzinser

Erich Redman ... Count Rainer
Michael Carter ... Von Thurnburg
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.
Runtime:
110 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to the director's commentary, Jessica Biel dressed in a period costume for her audition. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: At the train station, the green trains have large, white, bold lettering in Helvetica, a font invented in 1957. more
Quotes:
Young Sophie: Make us disappear! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) more

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355 out of 455 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliant movie, exceptional all around, 26 January 2006
10/10

This movie was stunning in many aspects. Visually in terms of locations, inside and out, there was great consistency and a nothing seemed strained. The story weaved fluidly through these locations and seemed to make the locales a vital part of the story. Ed Norton was mesmerizing, a superb performance that allowed the story to unfold seemingly at his discretion. Jess Biel was very believable and stunningly beautiful. Paul Giamatti (sp) played an admirable role and took the viewer by surprise in many elements of the story. The story was fresh and imaginative, very intriguing. Not as predictable as you would think. We saw this at a Sundance screening and the entire theater of 500+ seats was full and when the movie was over all you could hear was excited and happy chatter, lots of applause as well. Director came out for a Q&A after and was very amiable in answering questions. Highly recommended!!!

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