The Illusionist (2006)
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1h 48m
In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a gifted stage magician returns after years abroad and rekindles a romance with a woman whose engagement to a powerful crown prince places them both in danger. As his performances become increasingly mysterious, a determined police inspector is drawn into a case involving political intrigue, deception, and unexplained events. Set against the backdrop of imperial Austria, the film blends romance, mystery, and period drama while exploring the blurred line between illusion and reality.
Cast:
Edward Norton as Eisenheim / Eduard Abramovich
Paul Giamatti as Chief Inspector Walter Uhl
Jessica Biel as Duchess Sophie von Teschen
Rufus Sewell as Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan as Josef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Young Eduard Abramovich
Eleanor Tomlinson as Young Sophie von Teschen
Jake Wood as Jurka
Tom Fisher as Willigut
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