The Illusionist
The Illusionist (2006)
“Nothing is what it seems”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Edward Norton
Edward Norton
as Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
as Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
as Sophie
Rufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell
as Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
as Josef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Young Eisenheim
Eleanor Tomlinson
Eleanor Tomlinson
as Young Sophie
Jake Wood
Jake Wood
as Jurka
Tom Fisher
Tom Fisher
as Willigut
Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
as Doctor / Old Man
Vincent Franklin
Vincent Franklin
as Loschek
Nicholas Blane
Nicholas Blane
as Herr DoeblerCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 110 min |
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