Edition |
[Full screen ed.]. |
Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Title from container. |
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Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. |
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Special features: Making-of 'The illusionist'; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist'; trailer. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Pope, Dick ; 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 fiancee 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, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Source |
NAV 3/9 PPPL |
Language |
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles. |
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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Magia -- Austria -- Viena -- Teatro.
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Alucinaciones e Ilusiones -- Austria -- Viena -- Teatro.
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Magicians -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Genre/Form |
Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Detective and mystery films.
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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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Added Author |
Koppelman, Brian.
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Levien, David.
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London, Michael.
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Schulman, Cathy.
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Yari, Bob, 1962-
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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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Dickson, Ngila.
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Nekvasil, Ondrej, 1966-
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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. |
024543408413 |
Music No. |
2240841 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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