The Illusionist (2006)

  • PG-13
  • 01/22/2006 (US)
  • Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
  • 1h 50m

Nothing is what it seems

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

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Edward Norton's headshot

Edward Norton

Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti's headshot

Paul Giamatti

Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel's headshot

Jessica Biel

Sophie
Rufus Sewell's headshot

Rufus Sewell

Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan's headshot

Eddie Marsan

Josef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's headshot

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Young Eisenheim
Eleanor Tomlinson's headshot

Eleanor Tomlinson

Young Sophie
Jake Wood's headshot

Jake Wood

Jurka

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