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The Illusionist

2006·1h 50m·PG-13
DramaMysteryFantasyRomanceThriller
IMDb Rating
★ 7.5/10
404,944 votes
Metascore
68
Metacritic

In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing.

The Illusionist is a 2006 drama mystery movie directed by Neil Burger, starring Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell, Jessica Biel. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 404,944 votes and runs 1h 50m.

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Director
Neil Burger
Stars
Paul Giamatti
Rufus Sewell
Jessica Biel
Edward Norton
Details
2006-09-01
110 min
Movie
PG-13
★ United States, Czech Republic
★ English
Keywords
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