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The Illusionist (2010)
L'illusionniste (original title)

PG  80 min  -  Animation | Comedy | Drama   -  16 June 2010 (Belgium)
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A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.

Director:

Sylvain Chomet

Writers:

Jacques Tati (original screenplay), Sylvain Chomet (adaptation)
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The Illusionist -- The Illusionist is one of a dying breed of stage entertainers. With emerging rock stars stealing his thunder in the late 1950s, he is forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theatres, at garden parties and in bars and cafés. However, whilst performing in a village pub off the west coast of Scotland, he encounters Alice, an innocent young girl, who will change his life forever. The Illusionist -- The Illusionist: "Exercise" Clip The Illusionist: :  -- A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
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Cast

Cast overview:
Jean-Claude Donda Jean-Claude Donda ...
The Illusionist / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Eilidh Rankin Eilidh Rankin ...
Alice (voice)
Duncan MacNeil Duncan MacNeil ...
Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearns Raymond Mearns ...
Additional Voices (voice)
James T. Muir James T. Muir ...
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Tom Urie Tom Urie ...
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Paul Bandey ...
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Storyline

Details the story of a dying breed of stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. Forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theaters, garden parties and bars, he meets a young fan who changes his life forever. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

French | Stage | Theater | London England | Acrobat  | See more »

Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and smoking See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | France

Language:

English | French | Gaelic

Release Date:

(Belgium) See more »

Also Known As:

El ilusionista See more »

Filming Locations:

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£164,950 (UK) (22 August 2010) (42 Screens)

Gross:

$2,231,024 (USA) (8 May 2011)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Pathé, Django Films, Ciné B See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

When Jacques tries to hide from the girl, he ends up in a theater, The Cameo, where Mon Oncle by Jacques Tati is shown. "L'illusionniste"'s script was first written by Tati, whose figure and character was taken to create the main character Jacques Tatischeff (Tati's original name). See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Despite being set in 1959/1960, the Scottish Police motorcycles have 'American-style' sirens, which were not introduced until the 1980s. See more »

Crazy Credits

At the end of the final credits, there's a short bonus scene. See more »

Connections

References "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969) See more »

Soundtracks

"My Girl Blue"
Written & Composed by Malcolm Ross
Published by Django Films Ltd
Performed by Malcolm Ross, Ian Stoddart and Leo Condie aka - "The Britoons" See more »