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The Illusionist

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, and Paul Giamatti in The Illusionist (2006)
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In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
369K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,720
3
  • Director
    • Neil Burger
  • Writers
    • Neil Burger(screenplay)
    • Steven Millhauser(short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist")
  • Stars
    • Edward Norton
    • Jessica Biel
    • Paul Giamatti
Top credits
  • Director
    • Neil Burger
  • Writers
    • Neil Burger(screenplay)
    • Steven Millhauser(short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist")
  • Stars
    • Edward Norton
    • Jessica Biel
    • Paul Giamatti
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 718User reviews
    • 221Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 12 nominations total

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
    Official Trailer
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    Clip 3:10
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    Interview
    Interview 4:48
    Interview

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    Edward Norton and Jessica Biel in The Illusionist (2006)
    Edward Norton in The Illusionist (2006)
    Jessica Biel in The Illusionist (2006)
    Rufus Sewell in The Illusionist (2006)
    Paul Giamatti in The Illusionist (2006)
    Edward Norton in The Illusionist (2006)
    Rufus Sewell in The Illusionist (2006)
    Edward Norton and Jessica Biel in The Illusionist (2006)
    Edward Norton and Jessica Biel in The Illusionist (2006)
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    Edward Norton in The Illusionist (2006)
    Edward Norton and Jessica Biel in The Illusionist (2006)

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    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Eisenheimas Eisenheim
    Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Inspector Uhlas Inspector Uhl
    Rufus Sewell
    Rufus Sewell
    • Crown Prince Leopoldas Crown Prince Leopold
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Josef Fischeras Josef Fischer
    • (as Edward Marsan)
    Jake Wood
    Jake Wood
    • Jurkaas Jurka
    Tom Fisher
    Tom Fisher
    • Willigutas Willigut
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Young Eisenheimas Young Eisenheim
    • (as Aaron Johnson)
    Eleanor Tomlinson
    Eleanor Tomlinson
    • Young Sophieas Young Sophie
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Doctoras Doctor…
    Vincent Franklin
    Vincent Franklin
    • Loschekas Loschek
    Nicholas Blane
    Nicholas Blane
    • Herr Doebleras Herr Doebler
    Philip McGough
    • Dr. Hofzinseras Dr. Hofzinser
    Erich Redman
    Erich Redman
    • Count Raineras Count Rainer
    Michael Carter
    Michael Carter
    • Von Thurnburgas Von Thurnburg
    Vanessa Gendron
    • Shouting Womanas Shouting Woman
    Matthew Blood-Smyth
    Matthew Blood-Smyth
    • Man Who Incites Riotas Man Who Incites Riot
    David Forest
    • Traveling Magicianas Traveling Magician
    • Director
      • Neil Burger
    • Writers
      • Neil Burger(screenplay)
      • Steven Millhauser(short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      So that the crew would not have to use CGI to "fake" the magical illusions seen, Norton received intensive training in sleight of hand and other stage magic techniques from British magician James Freedman and American magician Ricky Jay.
    • Goofs
      Near the end, Chief Inspector Uhl is in Prince Leopold's office. When the two argue, the boom mic is visible, going from one character to the other, in the reflection on the brass table lamp.
    • Quotes

      Eisenheim: From the moment we enter this life we are in the flow of it. We measure it and we mark it, but we cannot defy it. We cannot even speed it up or slow it down. Or can we? Have we not each experienced the sensation that a beautiful moment seemed to pass to quickly, and wished that we could make it linger? Or felt time slow on a dull day, and wished that we could speed things up a bit?

    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'the Illusionist' (2007)

    User reviews718

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Brilliant movie, exceptional all around
    This movie was stunning in many aspects. Visually in terms of locations, inside and out, there was great consistency and a nothing seemed strained. The story weaved fluidly through these locations and seemed to make the locales a vital part of the story. Ed Norton was mesmerizing, a superb performance that allowed the story to unfold seemingly at his discretion. Jess Biel was very believable and stunningly beautiful. Paul Giamatti (sp) played an admirable role and took the viewer by surprise in many elements of the story. The story was fresh and imaginative, very intriguing. Not as predictable as you would think. We saw this at a Sundance screening and the entire theater of 500+ seats was full and when the movie was over all you could hear was excited and happy chatter, lots of applause as well. Director came out for a Q&A after and was very amiable in answering questions. Highly recommended!!!
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    • Jan 26, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Czech Republic
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El ilusionista
    • Filming locations
      • Konopiste Palace, Benesov, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Bull's Eye Entertainment
      • Bob Yari Productions
      • Contagious Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,868,642
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $927,956
      • Aug 20, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,892,388
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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