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The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel.
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.
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.
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.
Eisenheim leaves his village to travel the world; he perfects his magic and returns 15 years later as a master illusionist. He meets Sophie at one of his performances, when she is volunteered by the ruthless Crown Prince Leopold as a reluctant participant in a trick.
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 girl he once loved.
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- Mystery & Thriller, Drama
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PG-13. 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.
The Illusionist - Full Cast & Crew. In this drama set in turn-of-the-century Vienna, a skilled magician gets involved in a romantic tug-of-war with an Austrian noble over a beautiful duchess.
The Illusionist is directed by Neil Burger and Burger adapts the screenplay from "Eisenheim the Illusionist" written by Steven Millhauser. It stars Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel and Rufus Sewell.
