The Illusionist
"Nothing is what it seems"
Originally released in 2006. The Illusionist is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Neil Burger.
Starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (5,176 votes)
Budget
$16.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$87.9M
5.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,500,000
- Revenue
- $87,892,388
Production Companies
- Contagious Entertainment
- Michael London Productions
- Koppelman-Levien
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Illusionist about?
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 monarc...
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Neil Burger.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Illusionist released?
The Illusionist was released on August 18, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Illusionist?
The main cast of The Illusionist includes Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan.
Is The Illusionist worth watching?
The Illusionist has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 5,176 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.