The Illusionist (2010)

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80 min - Animation | Comedy | Drama - 16 June 2010 (Belgium)

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Ratings: 7.5/10 from 11,988 users Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 77 user | 185 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com

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)

Stars:

Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin and Duncan MacNeil

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Cast

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

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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

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and smoking See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] | Official site [Japan] | See more »

Country:

UK | France

Language:

English | French | Gaelic

Release Date:

16 June 2010 (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)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pathé, Django Films, Ciné B See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: 80 min

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 »