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Sep 1, 2006 · The Illusionist: Directed by Neil Burger. With Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell. In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.
The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel.
A master magician named Eisenheim (Edward Norton) vies with Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) of Vienna for the hand of noblewoman Sophie (Jessica Biel), the...
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Set in early 1900s Vienna, illusionist extraordinaire Eisenheim (Edward Norton, "American History X") falls for an aristocrat (Jessica Biel, "Total Recall") well above his social standing. When...
The Illusionist. Set in early 1900s Vienna, illusionist extraordinaire Eisenheim (Edward Norton, "American History X") falls for an aristocrat (Jessica Biel, "Total Recall") well above his social standing.
Aug 17, 2006 · The movie sets up a fascinating parable about art, religion and politics, and the misty boundaries between them. Leopold sees Eisenheim's popularity as a political threat to his plans to become king, and Eisenheim repeatedly challenges the prince's authority in his act, through indirection.
In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances.
With Uhl doggedly searching for the reasons and the man behind the trickery, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet. "The Illusionist" is written and directed by Neil Burger,...
Aug 11, 2012 · The Duchess is soon to be wed to the Crown Prince Leopold in what would be for him a marriage solely in pursuit of power: overthrowing his father, the Emperor Leopold, as well as overtaking the ...
Aug 18, 2006 · As a boy, Eisenheim (Aaron Johnson), the son of a carpenter, has a chance encounter with a traveling, sorcerer-like old man, whose wondrous tricks inspire him to pursue magic. An intense bond ...
