The Illusionist

Movie (2006)

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Synopsis:

Premiere. Neil Burger's superb mystery thriller, set in early 20th century Vienna, is based loosely on Steven Millhauser's short story. Edward Norton stars as Eisenheim, a young man who is besotted with a girl above his social standing. Following a meeting with a travelling magician, Eisenheim becomes obsessed with conjury and decides to leave the country to explore the world and perfect his art. However, he returns years later as a talented illusionist, determined to use his powers to save the …

Cast:

Edward Norton as Eisenheim, Paul Giamatti as Inspector Uhl, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Biel as Sophie, Rufus Sewell as Crown Prince Leopold, Brian Caspe, Edward Marsan as Josef Fischer, Jake Wood as Jurka, Tom Fisher, Karl Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Dusan Fager, Eleanor Tomlinson

Credits:

Neil Burger - Director, Scriptwriter, Michael London - Producer, Brian Koppelman - Producer, David Levien - Producer, Bob Yari - Producer, Jane Garnett - Executive-Producer, Tom Nunan - Executive-Producer, Ted Liebowitz - Executive-Producer, Joey Horvitz - Executive-Producer