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The Illusionist

The Illusionist
★ 7.3/10•2006•1h 50m•PG-13•Fantasy•Drama•Thriller

Nothing is what it seems

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

Neil Burger · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 18, 2006
Budget$16,500,000
Revenue$87,892,388

Actors

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Eisenheim

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Inspector Uhl

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Sophie

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Crown Prince Leopold

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Josef Fischer

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Young Eisenheim

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Young Sophie

Jake Wood

Jake Wood

Jurka

Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Willigut

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Doctor / Old Man

Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

Loschek

Nicholas Blane

Nicholas Blane

Herr Doebler

Philip McGough

Philip McGough

Dr. Hofzinser

Erich Redman

Erich Redman

Count Rainer

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Von Thurnburg

Andreas Grothusen

Eisenheim's Father

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