The Illusionist (2006)

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Starring:
Edward NortonPaul Giamatti, (more)
Director(s):
Neil Burger
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Category:
RomanceDrama
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A supernaturally talented magician attempts to undermine the rigid social structure of turn-of-the-century Vienna by using his powers to win the love of his upper-class, childhood sweetheart in director Neil Burger's cinematic adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser's short story. Though the ill-fated childhood romance between cabinetmaker's son Eisenheim (Edward Norton) and upper-class Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel) eventually resulted in the heartbroken young man leaving Austria to explore the world, his dreams of one day reuniting with the beautiful duchess never faded. Upon returning to Vienna 15 years later as a talented and renowned illusionist, Eisenheim's hopes of a reunion seem dashed when he learns that Sophie is currently engaged to the Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). As the tensions between the Eisenheim and Leopold elevate, urbane Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) finds his sympathy toward Eisenheim growing, despite his formal obligations to the powerful prince. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


Theatrical Feature Running Time:
109 mins

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Director(s):
Neil Burger
Writer(s):
Neil Burger
Producer(s):
Cathy SchulmanMichael LondonBrian Koppelman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Violence, Adult Situations)
Categories:
RomanceDrama
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Awards:
  • 2006 - The Illusionist - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Score
  • 2006 - Illusionist - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Score
  • 2006 - The Illusionist - New York Film Critics Online - Best Score
  • 2006 - The Illusionist - New York Film Critics Online - Best Cinematography
  • 2006 - Illusionist - New York Film Critics Online - Best Cinematography
  • 2006 - Illusionist - New York Film Critics Online - Best Score
  • 2006 - The Illusionist - Newport Beach International Film Festiv - Film Presented
  • 2006 - The Illusionist - San Diego Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
  • 2006 - Illusionist - San Diego Film Critics Awards - Best Cinematography
  • 2006 - The Illusionist - Sundance Film Festival - Film Presented

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