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The Illusionist - Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Neil Burger
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Movie propaganda
Nothing is what it seems.
When word of Eisenheim's (Edward Norton) astounding illusions reaches the powerful and pragmatic Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), the ruler attends one of the magician's shows in order to debunk Eisenheim during the performance. But when the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel), assists the magician on-stage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods - and a dormant love affair is rekindled. As the clandestine romance continues, Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) is charged by Leopold to intensify his efforts to expose Eisenheim, even while the magician gains a devoted and vocal public following. With Uhl doggedly searching for the reasons and the man behind the trickery, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.
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Target demographic movie keyword propaganda
- Film drama mystery thriller magic romance illusion magician
Persons of interest
- Edward Norton .... Eisenheim
- Paul Giamatti .... Chief Inspector Uhl
- Jessica Biel .... Sophie von Teschen
- Rufus Sewell .... Crown Prince Leopold
- Eddie Marsan .... Josef Fischer
- Jake Wood .... Jurka
- Tom Fisher .... Willigut
- Aaron Johnson .... Young Eisenheim
- Eleanor Tomlinson .... Young Sophie
- Karl Johnson .... Doctor/Old Man
- Vincent Franklin .... Loschek
- Nicholas Blane .... Herr Doebler
- Philip McGough .... Dr Hofzinser
- Erich Redman .... Count Rainer
- Michael Carter .... Von Thurnburg
- Ellen Savaria .... Mrs Uhl
- Rueben-Henry Biggs .... Frankel
- Steven Millhauser .... Author: Eisenheim the Illusionist
- Neil Burger .... Screenwriter
- Neil Burger .... Director
Cinematic intelligence sources
- The Illusionist official movie site
- The Illusionist film production notes
- The Illusionist QuickTime movie trailers
- Awards and film festivals:
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS - Oscars) 2007: Nominated: Cinematography
- National Board of Review, USA 2006: Won: Top Independent Films
- See also The Prestige
- Studios and distributors:
Intelligence analyst
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Theatrical report
The drama, mystery, thriller movie The Illusionist is directed by Neil Burger and stars Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel.
Government security censorship classification
M (Moderate violence, sexual references)
Surveillance time
109 minutes (1:49 hours)
Not for public release in Australia before date
Film: 1 March 2007
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