The Illusionist

Vienna, fin de siècle. Playing cards, a stage flourish. The magician Eisenheim rises to challenge an empire for the woman he loves. Dark rumors swirl around his act, and a tenacious police inspector closes in. Edwardian-era costume drama meets occult thriller.

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Neil Burger directed The Illusionist in 2006. See Neil Burger's full filmography, where to start with Neil Burger, or where to go after you've seen everything by Neil Burger.

The Illusionist was released in 2006 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 110 minutes.