The Illusionist
“Nothing is what it seems”
Synopsis
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.
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The Illusionist (2006) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-04
Top Cast
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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 Thurnburg
Andreas Grothusen
Eisenheim's Father
Brian Caspe
Eisenheim's Assistant
Ellen Savaria
Mrs. Uhl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$87.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.33x
+$71.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Burger
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- The Illusionist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $16.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $87.9M
- Production Studios
- Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Burger
Neil Burger, Steven Millhauser
Philip Glass
Dick Pope
Naomi Geraghty
Cathy Schulman, Brian Koppelman, Michael London, Bob Yari, David Levien
Department Leadership Roster
Cathy Schulman
Producer
Neil Burger
Screenplay
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Neil Burger
Director
Brian Koppelman
Producer
Michael London
Producer
Viktor Müller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Naomi Geraghty
Editor
Ondřej Nekvasil
Production Design
Bob Yari
Producer
David Levien
Producer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Ngila Dickson
Costume Design
Ladislav Lahoda
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Illusionist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Illusionist about?
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.
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Neil Burger.
Who stars in The Illusionist?
The principal cast of The Illusionist includes Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan.
When was The Illusionist released and how long is it?
The Illusionist was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Illusionist?
The Illusionist had a reported production budget of $16.5M and grossed $87.9M at the worldwide box office (5.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Illusionist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Illusionist was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Illusionist?
The Illusionist holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).