The illusionist
(DVD)

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Contributors
Burger, Neil.
Norton, Edward.
Giamatti, Paul.
Biel, Jessica, 1982-
Sewell, Rufus, 1967-
Published
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2006].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2006].
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
024543402374

Notes

General Note
Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
General Note
Special features: commentary by writer/director Neil Burger ; The making-of 'The illusionist' featurette ; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist' featurette ; trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Dick Pope ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil.
Participants/Performers
Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD format ; region 1 ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Language
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Subjects

LC Subjects
Criminal behavior -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
Criminal investigation -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
Drama.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Hallucinations and illusions -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
Magic tricks -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
Magicians -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
Video recordings.
Vienna (Austria) -- Drama.
Other Subjects
Feature films.
Love stories.
Mystery films.
Suspense films.