The Illusionist Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 13, 2011

The Illusionist

Release Date: Saturday, December 25, 2010 Limited

Director: Sylvain Chomet

Screenwriter: Sylvain Chomet • Jacques Tati

PG Drama 1 hr, 20 m

3.87 / 5.0

51% WILL SEE 49% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film details the story of a dying breed of stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. Forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theaters, garden parties and bars, he meets a young fan who changes his life forever.

Drama Animated

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Who stars in The Illusionist – Cast List

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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 Sylvain Chomet last helmed Triplets of Belleville and Swing Popa Swing. The film's writer Sylvain Chomet last penned Swing Popa Swing and The Thousand Miles.

Director: Sylvain Chomet
Screenwriters: Sylvain Chomet
Jacques Tati

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Illusionist

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2010

Completed

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 20 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: L'Illusionniste
Language: English

The Illusionist Trailers and Clips

The Illusionist

Theatrical Trailer

The Illusionist Release Date: When was the film released?

The Illusionist was released in limited movie theaters on Saturday, December 25 , 2010. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Gulliver's Travels. As a limited release, The Illusionist was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.