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Nothing is what it seems - The Illusionist
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Title: The Illusionist

Release Date: 18 Aug 2006

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance

Director: Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien

Production Companies: Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.295 (4924 votes)

Cast

  • Eisenheim: Edward Norton
  • Inspector Uhl: Paul Giamatti
  • Sophie: Jessica Biel
  • Crown Prince Leopold: Rufus Sewell
  • Josef Fischer: Eddie Marsan
  • Young Eisenheim: Aaron Taylor-Johnson
  • Young Sophie: Eleanor Tomlinson
  • Jurka: Jake Wood
  • Willigut: Tom Fisher
  • Doctor / Old Man: Karl Johnson
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