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The Prestige (2006)

130 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Thriller  -   20 October 2006 (USA)
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The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion.

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Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman ...
Christian Bale Christian Bale ...
Michael Caine Michael Caine ...
Piper Perabo Piper Perabo ...
Rebecca Hall Rebecca Hall ...
Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson ...
Samantha Mahurin Samantha Mahurin ...
David Bowie David Bowie ...
Andy Serkis Andy Serkis ...
Daniel Davis Daniel Davis ...
Jim Piddock Jim Piddock ...
Christopher Neame Christopher Neame ...
Mark Ryan Mark Ryan ...
Roger Rees Roger Rees ...
Jamie Harris Jamie Harris ...
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Storyline

In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Magician | Rivalry | Secret | Illusion | Deceit  | See more »

Taglines:

Are You Watching Closely? See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El gran truco See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$14,801,808 (USA) (22 October 2006) (2281 Screens)

Gross:

$109,676,311 (Worldwide) (8 February 2007)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

When Tesla's machines are being exhibited in the Royal Albert Hall, a man in the audience protests that Tesla's electrical current is unstable. Later in the movie, the same man appears in Colorado Springs as one of Thomas Edison's henchmen--thus proving that magicians are not the only ones who hide within their rivals' audiences. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When he visits Telsa in February, it is obviously winter, with snow on the ground. Yet after a brief meeting they venture out to a balcony, were it appears to be obviously summer, with green foliage, and not breath visible. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Alfred Borden: Are you watching closely?
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Connections

Featured in "Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 21 October 2006" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bathroom Scales"
Composed by Andy Vale
Courtesy of APM See more »