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A decent illusion

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Cast & Crew

Neil Burger
Director
Eddie Marsan
As Josef Fischer
Paul Giamatti
As Inspector Uhl
Edward Norton
As Eisenheim
Rufus Sewell
As Crown Prince Leopold
Karl Johnson
As Doctor / Old Man
Jessica Biel
As Sophie
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
As Young Eisenheim

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In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a charismatic illusionist named Eisenheim captivates the city with his spectacular magic shows. But his fame and talent are not without enemies, especially the powerful and ruthless Crown Prince Leopold, who sees Eisenheim as a threat to his own status and engages the perspicacious Inspector Uhl to investigate the magician and uncover any deceit. As Uhl delves deeper into Eisenheim's secrets, he discovers that the line between magic and reality is not always clear-cut. Meanwhile, Eisenheim finds himself rekindling a childhood romance with Sophie von Teschen, now betrothed to Leopold, setting off a dangerous game of love, power, and deception. With its intricate plot twists and mesmerizing visuals, The Illusionist is a captivating tale of mystery and romance set against the grand backdrop of Vienna's golden age.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Illusionist include The Time Traveler's Wife, Mr. Nobody, 17 Again, Vanilla Sky, Tuck Everlasting, Aladin.

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The Illusionist was released in theaters on September 1, 2006.