The Illusionist Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

The Illusionist

Release Date: Friday, August 18, 2006

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.

Director: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton • Paul Giamatti • Jessica Biel • Rufus Sewell • James Babson

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 50 m

4.4 / 5.0

93% WILL SEE 7% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Drama Fantasy Romance

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Who is making The Illusionist – Crew List

A look at The Illusionist behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Neil Burger last helmed Inheritance and Voyagers. The film's writer Neil Burger last penned Voyagers and The Mistaken.

Director: Neil Burger
Screenwriter: Neil Burger
Producers: Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Michael London
Cathy Schulman
Bob Yari

Studios: Yari Film Group
Production Company: Bull's Eye Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Illusionist

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Illusionist movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some sexuality and violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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The Illusionist Release Date: When was the film released?

The Illusionist was released in on Friday, August 18 , 2006. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Accepted, Snakes on a Plane and 10th and Wolf.