The Illusionist(2006)
“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.
Director
Neil Burger
Studio
Contagious Entertainment
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$88M
Cast
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
Vincent Franklin
as Loschek
Nicholas Blane
as Herr Doebler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$88M
Production Companies
Contagious Entertainment • Michael London Productions • Koppelman-Levien
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Illusionist?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Illusionist (2006).
What is The Illusionist about?▼
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.
Who directed The Illusionist?▼
The Illusionist was directed by Neil Burger and released in 2006. It is a fantasy, drama, thriller, romance film.
How long is The Illusionist?▼
The Illusionist has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Illusionist?▼
The cast of The Illusionist includes Edward Norton as Eisenheim, Paul Giamatti as Inspector Uhl, Jessica Biel as Sophie, Rufus Sewell as Crown Prince Leopold, Eddie Marsan as Josef Fischer and more.
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