Set in early 20th-century Vienna, a stage magician uses his magic to win back the great love of his life from a brutal enemy, her fiance, who is also the powerful crowned prince of Austria.
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some sexuality and violence
Plot: What's the story about?
A magician (Edward Norton) in turn-of-the-century Vienna falls in love with a woman well above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a prince, the magician uses his powers to win her back and undermine the stability of the royal house of Vienna.
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Who stars in The Illusionist: Cast List
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Stone
Saving Mr. Banks, Turbo
Stealth, New Year's Eve
Scoop, Hercules
15 Cameras, Ghost Team One
The Devil Conspiracy
Tenet, The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Back to Black, Firebrand
United 93
Wolf Garden
Who's making The Illusionist: Crew List
A look at the The Illusionist behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Neil Burger last directed Voyagers and The Upside. The film's writer Neil Burger last wrote Voyagers and The Mistaken.
Director
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Producers
Brian KoppelmanDavid Levien
Michael London
Cathy Schulman
Bob Yari
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Production: What we know about The Illusionist?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
The Illusionist Release Date: When was the film released?
The Illusionist was a release in 2006 on Friday, August 18, 2006. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including 10th and Wolf, Snakes on a Plane and Accepted.
The Illusionist DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Illusionist was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 .