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Aug 17, 2006 · This coolly entertaining turn-of-the-century fable, told mostly in flashback by Vienna's Chief Inspector Uhl ( Paul Giamatti ), concerns the political and philosophical duel between Eisenheim the Illusionist ( Edward Norton) and Crown Prince Leopold ( Rufus Sewell ).
Synopsis. The film begins in medias res as Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) recounts the history of Eisenheim for Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), following Uhl's visit to the theatre to arrest Eisenheim during what appears to be necromancy passed off as a magic show.
PG-13. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 34K. Set in early 1900s Vienna, illusionist extraordinaire Eisenheim (Edward Norton, "American History X") falls for an aristocrat...
Nov 25, 2013 · Release Date: August 18, 2006 (limited; wide release: September 1) A supernatural mystery that combines romance, politics and magic, "The Illusionist" is the latest film from the...
Aug 18, 2006 · 1h 50m. By Stephen Holden. Aug. 18, 2006. Even the most diehard rationalist, in his heart of hearts, longs to believe in magic. That’s why Neil Burger’s film “The Illusionist,” which tells...
Aug 18, 2006 · Overview. With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector. Neil Burger. Director, Screenplay.
The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel.
