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Lord of Illusions

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
18K
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Lord of Illusions (1995)
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
A private detective gets more than he bargains for when he encounters Philip Swan, a performer whose amazing illusions captivate the world, but they are not really what everyone thinks.A private detective gets more than he bargains for when he encounters Philip Swan, a performer whose amazing illusions captivate the world, but they are not really what everyone thinks.A private detective gets more than he bargains for when he encounters Philip Swan, a performer whose amazing illusions captivate the world, but they are not really what everyone thinks.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Clive Barker
  • Writer
    • Clive Barker(story "The Last Illusion")
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • Kevin J. O'Connor
    • J. Trevor Edmond
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clive Barker
  • Writer
    • Clive Barker(story "The Last Illusion")
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • Kevin J. O'Connor
    • J. Trevor Edmond
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    • 91User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Famke Janssen and Joel Swetow in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Scott Bakula in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Famke Janssen and Kevin J. O'Connor in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Clive Barker in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Famke Janssen and Scott Bakula in Lord of Illusions (1995)
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    Daniel von Bargen in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Scott Bakula and Kevin J. O'Connor in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Scott Bakula in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Famke Janssen in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Scott Bakula in Lord of Illusions (1995)
    Scott Bakula in Lord of Illusions (1995)

    Top cast

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    Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula
    • Harry D'Amouras Harry D'Amour
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    • Philip Swannas Philip Swann
    J. Trevor Edmond
    J. Trevor Edmond
    • Young Butterfieldas Young Butterfield
    Daniel von Bargen
    Daniel von Bargen
    • Nixas Nix
    Joseph Latimore
    Joseph Latimore
    • Caspar Quaidas Caspar Quaid
    Sheila Tousey
    Sheila Tousey
    • Jennifer Desiderioas Jennifer Desiderio
    Susan Traylor
    Susan Traylor
    • Maureen Pimmas Maureen Pimm
    Ashley Tesoro
    Ashley Tesoro
    • Young Dorotheaas Young Dorothea
    • (as Ashley Lyn Cafagna)
    Michael Angelo Stuno
    • Lead Male Cultistas Lead Male Cultist
    Keith Brunsmann
    • Snakemanas Snakeman
    Barbara Patrick
    Barbara Patrick
    • Lead Female Cultistas Lead Female Cultist
    Wayne Grace
    Wayne Grace
    • Loomisas Loomis
    Mikey LeBeau
    • Exorcised Boyas Exorcised Boy
    Robb Humphreys
    • D'Amour's Demonas D'Amour's Demon
    Jimmy Shaw
    Jimmy Shaw
    • Motel Bellboyas Motel Bellboy
    • (as James Brandon Shaw)
    Johnny Venokur
    • Tapertas Tapert
    Jordan Marder
    Jordan Marder
    • Ray Milleras Ray Miller
    Barry Del Sherman
    Barry Del Sherman
    • Butterfieldas Butterfield
    • Director
      • Clive Barker
    • Writer
      • Clive Barker(story "The Last Illusion") (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    During a routine case in L.A., NY private investigator Harry D'Amour stumbles over members of a fanatic cult, who are waiting for the resurrection of their leader Nix. 13 years ago, Nix was gunned down by his best trainee Swann. In the meantime Swann is advanced to a popular illusionist like David Copperfield and is married to the charming Dorothea. She hires D'Amour to protect Swann against the evil cult members. A short time later Swann is killed by one of his own tricks and the occurrences are turning over, and it crackles between Dorothea and D'Amour. —Sam Beckett <drgr4000@mailszrz.zrz.tu-berlin.de>
    • private detective
    • neo noir
    • telekinesis
    • investigation
    • violence
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    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and gore, and for language and sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There is a partially obscured inscription around the ceiling of the Magic Club's Library. In full, it reads "Magic is the oldest trick in the book".
    • Goofs
      When D'amour throws Nix down the hole at the end, you can see that the hole is not rock but burlap walled.
    • Quotes

      Dorothea: What ARE you?

      Nix: A man who wanted to become a god... then changed his mind.

    • Alternate versions
      The laserdisc version runs 122 minutes and features graphic violence and 12 minutes of non-violent extra scenes. This director's cut has also been released on video in the US.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Desperado/Dangerous Minds/Mortal Kombat/Beyond Rangoon/Lord of Illusions/The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Imagination
      Written and Performed by Simon Boswell

    User reviews91

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Barker is still one of the greats
    Alright, so maybe this wasn't a great adaption of his short story, the Last Illusion, but it was one hell of a ride. The special effects aren't overdone, the acting was up to par, and the direction was marvelous. This movie is so gritty, its tone is perfect. Bakula may have been a bit too emotionless in a scene or two, but overall he was wonderful as the detective who gets caught up in the trickery, and the evil. There is also one or two funny moments, very very well placed. Of course, to fully appreciate the movie, you must watch the directors cut, with a couple extra scenes, that actually add a lot to the plotline, and the surreality of it all. Great stuff Clive!
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    • jack-102
    • Dec 19, 1998

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    • What are the differences between the R-Rated cut and Unrated Director's Cut version of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • MGM-UA
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Володар ілюзій
    • Filming locations
      • Mojave Desert, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Seraphim Films
      • Propaganda Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,294,422
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,800,258
      • Aug 27, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,294,422
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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