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The Illusionist

Nothing is what it seems

2006 · PG-13 · 1h 50m

Directed by Neil Burger

7.3

TMDB audience score
5,569 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Edward Norton
    Eisenheim

  • Paul Giamatti
    Inspector Uhl

  • Jessica Biel
    Sophie

  • Rufus Sewell
    Crown Prince Leopold

  • Eddie Marsan
    Josef Fischer

  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Young Eisenheim

  • Eleanor Tomlinson
    Young Sophie

  • Jake Wood
    Jurka

  • Tom Fisher
    Willigut

  • Karl Johnson
    Doctor / Old Man

  • Vincent Franklin
    Loschek

  • Nicholas Blane
    Herr Doebler

  • Philip McGough
    Dr. Hofzinser

  • Erich Redman
    Count Rainer

  • Michael Carter
    Von Thurnburg

  • Andreas Grothusen
    Eisenheim's Father

  • Brian Caspe
    Eisenheim's Assistant

  • Ellen Savaria
    Mrs. Uhl