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1 September 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Nothing is what it seemsPlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(97 articles)
The 25 Most Anticipated Films for the Rest of 2009 (From SoundOnSight. 15 July 2009, 6:45 PM, PDT)
Jessica Biel reportedly in talks for role in Thor
(From The Geek Files. 4 July 2009, 5:40 AM, PDT)
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Must see mystery! moreCast
(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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Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
110 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 | Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-11 | Argentina:Atp | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Brazil:14 | Ireland:12A | UK:PG | France:U | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Denmark:11 | Norway:11 | Sweden:7Fun Stuff
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Jessica Biel replaced Liv Tyler, who dropped out of the film just as filming was about to begin. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Inspector Uhl finds Leopold to tell him of Sophie and Eisenheim's relationship, Leopold asks "What where they doing? Touching? Kissing? Fornicating?" His face is only shown when he says "fornicating", but he mouths a completely different word. (see Trivia) moreQuotes:
Chief Inspector Uhl: Promise me you won't do it again.Eisenheim: I promise you you'll enjoy this next show.
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I just saw this wonderful film at the San Francisco Film Festival as a surprise entry. Beautifully shot and realized, it keeps you guessing until the end as to the true outcome. It was throughly entertaining and innovative. This movie has it all: romance, suspense, star crossed lovers and supernatural illusions. Edward Norton is perfectly cast as Eisenheim The Illusionist. His accent flowed seamlessly and he simply disappeared into the role. The real revelation to me was none other than Paul Giamatti. Paul's richly accented role was not altogether unlike Tommy Lee Jones' role in The Fugitive. I found his scenes with Norton full of respect and begrudging admiration. It was an absolute joy to see these two pros at work. I will definitely be paying to see this one again when it's released theatrically.