| Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser. |
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DVD release of the 2006 motion picture. |
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Special features: commentary by writer/director Neil Burger ; The making-of 'The illusionist' featurette ; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist' featurette ; trailer. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Dick Pope ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil. |
| Cast |
Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence. |
| System Details |
DVD ; region 1 ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Magicians -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
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Hallucinations and illusions -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
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Magic tricks -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
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Criminal behavior -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
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Criminal investigation -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
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Vienna (Austria) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Detective and mystery films.
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Thrilller -- Feature.
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Mystery -- Feature.
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Romance -- Feature.
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Crime -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Suspense films.
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Mystery films.
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Love stories.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Thrillers (Television programs)
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| Added Author |
Burger, Neil.
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Norton, Edward.
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Giamatti, Paul.
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Biel, Jessica, 1982-
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Sewell, Rufus, 1967-
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Marsan, Eddie.
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Wood, Jake, 1972-
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Fisher, Tom.
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Pope, Dick, B.S.C.
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Geraghty, Naomi.
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Glass, Philip.
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Millhauser, Steven.
Eisenheim, the illusionist.
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Bull's Eye Entertainment.
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Bob Yari Productions.
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Contagious Entertainment (Firm)
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Michael London Productions (Firm)
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Stillking Films (Firm)
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.
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| Standard No. |
024543402374 |
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024543423348 |
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024543420026 |
| Music No. |
2240237 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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2242334 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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2242002 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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