The illusionist [videorecording] / Bull's Eye Entertainment ; Bob Yari Productions ; Contagious Entertainment ; Michael London Productions ; Stillking Films ; produced by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Michael London, Cathy Schulman, Bob Yari ; screenplay by Neil Burger ; directed by Neil Burger.
Other Titles: Eisenheim, the illusionist.
Edition: [Widescreen ed.].
Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007]
Description: 1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s): Magicians Austria Vienna Drama.
Hallucinations and illusions Austria Vienna Drama.
Magic tricks Austria Vienna Drama.
Criminal behavior Austria Vienna Drama.
Criminal investigation Austria Vienna Drama.
Magia Austria Viena Teatro. bidex
Alucinaciones e Ilusiones Austria Viena Teatro. bidex
Magicians Austria Vienna Drama.
Feature films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.).
Detective and mystery films.
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Credits: Director of photography, Pope, Dick ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil.
Performers: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher.
Target Audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.
Notes: English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles.
Title from container.
Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Special features: Making-of 'The illusionist'; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist'; trailer.
Summary: The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. When Leopold's new fianceĢe rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for the most impressive illusion yet.
