The illusionist

The illusionist [videorecording] / Bull's Eye Entertainment ; Bob Yari Productions ; Contagious Entertainment ; Michael London Productions ; Stillking Films ; produced by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Michael London, Cathy Schulman, Bob Yari ; screenplay by Neil Burger ; directed by Neil Burger.

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...

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Corporate Authors: Bull's Eye Entertainment, Bob Yari Productions, Contagious Entertainment (Firm), Michael London Productions (Firm), Stillking Films (Firm), Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc
Other Authors: Burger, Neil (Director), Norton, Edward (Actor), Giamatti, Paul (Actor), Biel, Jessica, 1982- (Actor), Sewell, Rufus, 1967- (Actor), Marsan, Eddie (Actor), Wood, Jake (Actor), Fisher, Tom (Actor), Pope, Dick, B.S.C, Glass, Philip (Composer), Millhauser, Steven
Other title:Illusionist (Motion picture)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Spanish
Published: Beverly Hills, California : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment [Distributor], 2006.
Edition:Anamorphic widescreen.
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.
Vienna (Austria) > Drama.
Feature films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Detective and mystery films.
Comedy film.
Romance film.
Horror film.
Action-adventure film.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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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.
Item Description: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.
Physical Description:1 DVD (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; dual layer.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Dick Pope ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil.

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