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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. Based loosely on Steven Millhauser 's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist" , it tells the story of Eisenheim, a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna , who reunites with his childhood love ...
- Neil Burger
- Neil Burger
- Eisenheim the Illusionist, by Steven Millhauser
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.
- (384K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
- Neil Burger
- 2006-09-01
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.
- (26.5K)
- Neil Burger
- PG-13
- Ed Norton
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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.
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...