The Illusionist
"When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic."
Originally released in 2010. The Illusionist is a animation/drama film. directed by Sylvain Chomet. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, and Didier Gustin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (657 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
0.3x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Claude Donda
as Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Eilidh Rankin
as Alice (voice)
Didier Gustin
as Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot
as Songs (voice)
Jacques Tati
as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Duncan MacNeil
as Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearns
as Additional Voices (voice)
James T. Muir
as Additional Voices (voice)
Tom Urie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Paul Bandey
as Additional Voices (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,007,194
Production Companies
- Django Films
- France 3 Cinéma
- Ciné B
- Pathé
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Illusionist about?
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.
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Illusionist released?
The Illusionist was released on June 16, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Illusionist?
The main cast of The Illusionist includes Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Didier Gustin, Jil Aigrot, Jacques Tati.
Is The Illusionist worth watching?
The Illusionist has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 657 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.