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The Prestige (2006)

PG_13  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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Top 250 #70 | Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 17 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

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

Taglines:

A Rivalry That Turned Deadly. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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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:

$53,082,743 (USA) (4 February 2007)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

'Scarlett Johannson' and Rebecca Hall also appeared together in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During the two scenes in which Jackman and Caine discover playing cards attached to the bottom of their pint glasses, the glasses they are drinking from are 'Nonic' glasses. These were designed in the 1960s to protect straight glasses from nicks and cracks when cleaned in automatic dishwashers. See more »

Quotes

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

Referenced in "Tosh.0: Magician Fail (#3.27)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Princess Waltz"
Written by W. Davies
Courtesy of APM See more »