The Illusionist
Nothing is what it seems
7.3
5.5K votes
2006
1h 50m
Fantasy
Drama
Thriller
Romance
Overview
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Directed by Neil Burger
Top cast
Edward Norton
Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti
Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel
Sophie
Rufus Sewell
Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan
Josef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Young Eisenheim
Eleanor Tomlinson
Young Sophie
Jake Wood
Jurka
Tom Fisher
Willigut
Karl Johnson
Doctor / Old Man
Vincent Franklin
Loschek
Nicholas Blane
Herr Doebler
Philip McGough
Dr. Hofzinser
Erich Redman
Count Rainer
Michael Carter
Von ThurnburgA
Andreas Grothusen
Eisenheim's Father
Brian Caspe
Eisenheim's AssistantE
Ellen Savaria
Mrs. UhlV
Vítězslav Bouchner
Sophie's DriverD
David O'Kelly
ArchdukeDetails
Status
Released
Release date
August 18, 2006
Budget
$16.5M
Revenue
$87.9M
Language
English
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