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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

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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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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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The film's director Neil Burger last directed Inheritance and Voyagers. The film's writer Neil Burger last wrote Voyagers and The Mistaken.

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

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PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some sexuality and violence
Runtime
1 hr, 50 m
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Language
English

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The Illusionist was released in on Friday, August 18, 2006. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Accepted, 10th and Wolf and Snakes on a Plane.

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