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The Prestige

  • 20062006
  • K-11K-11
  • 2h 10min
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.2M
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Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Scarlett Johansson in The Prestige (2006)
Two stage magicians engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion.
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After a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.After a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.After a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.

IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.2M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
286
31
  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Nolan(screenplay)
    • Christopher Nolan(screenplay)
    • Christopher Priest(novel)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Scarlett Johansson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Nolan(screenplay)
    • Christopher Nolan(screenplay)
    • Christopher Priest(novel)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Scarlett Johansson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 373Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #47
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 45 nominations total

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    Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman in The Prestige (2006)
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    Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson in The Prestige (2006)

    Top cast

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Alfred Bordenas Alfred Borden
    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Robert Angieras Robert Angier
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Olivia Wenscombeas Olivia Wenscombe
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Cutteras Cutter
    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Julia McCulloughas Julia McCullough
    Rebecca Hall
    Rebecca Hall
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Samantha Mahurin
    • Jessas Jess
    David Bowie
    David Bowie
    • Teslaas Tesla
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Alleyas Alley
    Daniel Davis
    Daniel Davis
    • Judgeas Judge
    Jim Piddock
    Jim Piddock
    • Prosecutoras Prosecutor
    Christopher Neame
    Christopher Neame
    • Defenderas Defender
    Mark Ryan
    Mark Ryan
    • Captainas Captain
    Roger Rees
    Roger Rees
    • Owensas Owens
    Jamie Harris
    Jamie Harris
    • Sullen Warderas Sullen Warder
    Monty Stuart
    • Stagecoach Driveras Stagecoach Driver
    Ron Perkins
    Ron Perkins
    • Hotel Manageras Hotel Manager
    Ricky Jay
    Ricky Jay
    • Miltonas Milton
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Nolan(screenplay)
      • Christopher Nolan(screenplay)
      • Christopher Priest(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Friendship That Became a Rivalry.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • K-11
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Chung Ling Soo was a stage character created by William Ellsworth Robinson, a white man who disguised himself as a Chinese man to cash in on audiences' enthusiasm for the exotic. Robinson lived as Chung, never breaking character while in public. He died in March 1918, when a bullet-catch trick went wrong. "My God, I've been shot" were both his last words and the first English he had spoken on stage in nineteen years.
    • Goofs
      When Angier visits Tesla in February, it is obviously winter, with snow on the ground. Yet after a brief meeting they venture out to a balcony, where it is summer, with green foliage, and no breath visible.
    • Quotes

      Cutter: Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called "The Pledge". The magician shows you something ordinary: a deck of cards, a bird or a man. He shows you this object. Perhaps he asks you to inspect it to see if it is indeed real, unaltered, normal. But of course... it probably isn't. The second act is called "The Turn". The magician takes the ordinary something and makes it do something extraordinary. Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it, because of course you're not really looking. You don't really want to know. You want to be fooled. But you wouldn't clap yet. Because making something disappear isn't enough; you have to bring it back. That's why every magic trick has a third act, the hardest part, the part we call "The Prestige"."

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Prestige/Flicka/Marie Antoinette/A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Drinkin' Down the Rose & Crown
      Composed by Keith Nichols

      Courtesy of APM

    User reviews1.5K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Outstanding acting performances worth price of admission
    I went to see a critics preview of The Prestige this afternoon and to my surprise I found the film to be one of the best I have seen all year so far, and that writers can come up with an excellent script it they would only try a little harder. The acting performances by Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine were the best I have see in a long while. The only objection I had to the film was that it was a little long, but once you leave the theater you will discuss the film and it many twists and turns. My wife and myself discussed it all the way home from the movie theater. This is a winner and should be up for some academy award statues, and my recommendation is go see this as soon as you can, you will not be disappointed.
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    FAQ27

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 5, 2007 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Centrumfilmow
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ảo Thuật Gia Đấu Trí
    • Filming locations
      • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Colorado, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Warner Bros. Pictures Group
      • Newmarket Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $53,089,891
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,801,808
      • Oct 22, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,676,311
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 10min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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