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When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic. - The Illusionist
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Title: The Illusionist

Release Date: 16 Jun 2010

Runtime: 1h 20m

Genre: Animation, Drama

Director: Django Films, France 3 Cinéma, Ciné B, Pathé

Production Companies: Django Films, France 3 Cinéma, Ciné B, Pathé

Overview: A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (615 votes)

Cast

  • Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice): Jean-Claude Donda
  • Alice (voice): Eilidh Rankin
  • Songs (voice): Didier Gustin
  • Songs (voice): Jil Aigrot
  • Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited): Jacques Tati
  • Additional Voices (voice): Duncan MacNeil
  • Additional Voices (voice): Raymond Mearns
  • Additional Voices (voice): James T. Muir
  • Additional Voices (voice): Tom Urie
  • Additional Voices (voice): Paul Bandey
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