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The illusionist

The illusionist [videorecording] / - [Full screen ed.]. - Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007] - 1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Title from container. Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser. Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. Special features include: feature audio commentary by writer/director Neil Burger, "The making-of 'The illusionist'" featurette, "Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist'" featurette.

Director of photography, Pope, Dick ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil. Director of photography, Pope, Dick ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil.

Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher.

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 fianc�ee 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.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.


DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.


English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles.

024543408413

2240841 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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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.
Magicians--Austria--Vienna--Drama.


Romance films.
Detective and mystery films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Suspense films.
Mystery films.
Thrilller--Feature.
Mystery--Feature.
Romance--Feature.
Crime--Feature.

PN1995.9.S87 / .I4587566578 2006

791.43/72