The Illusionist / Yari Film Group Releasing and Bob Yari Productions in association with Contagious Entertainment.

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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 fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chi...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: Bob Yari Productions
Contagious Entertainment (Firm)
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc
Other Authors: Burger, Neil
Norton, Edward
Giamatti, Paul
Biel, Jessica, 1982-
Sewell, Rufus, 1967-
Marsan, Eddie
Wood, Jake, 1972-
Fisher, Tom, 1968-
Pope, Dick, B.S.C
Geraghty, Naomi
Glass, Philip
Millhauser, Steven
Language:English
Spanish
Language of the Original:
English
Language and/or Writing System:
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Closed-captioned.
Published: Beverly Hills, CA : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2006], ©2006.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
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.
Love > Austria > Vienna > Drama.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) > Austria > Vienna > Drama.
Vienna (Austria) > Drama.
Feature films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Detective and mystery films.
Genre:
Drama.
Feature films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Detective and mystery films.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (videodisc) (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
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 fiancée 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.
Note:Based on the short story: Eisenheim, the illusionist / by Steven Millhauser.
DVD release of the 2006 motion picture.
Special features: commentary by writer/director Neil Burger ; The making-of 'The illusionist' featurette ; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist' featurette ; trailer.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CP4 D0077466 Region 2 VideoDVD
PN1995.9.S87 .I458 2006 VideoDVD
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.
Credits:Director, Neil Burger ; producers, Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Michael London, Cathy Schulman, Bob Yari ; screenplay, Neil Burger ; director of photography, Dick Pope ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil.
System Details:DVD ; region 1 ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Participant or Performer:
Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher.