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 and directed by Neil Burger.

Contributor(s): Burger, Neil | Norton, Edward | Giamatti, Paul | Biel, Jessica, 1982- | Sewell, Rufus, 1967- | Marsan, Eddie | Wood, Jake, 1972- | Fisher, Tom, 1968- | Pope, Dick, B.S.C | Geraghty, Naomi | Glass, Philip | Bull's Eye Entertainment | Bob Yari Productions | Contagious Entertainment (Firm) | Michael London Productions (Firm) | Stillking Films (Firm) | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, IncMaterial type: FilmFilmLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English, Spanish Publication details: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2006Edition: Widescreen edDescription: 1 videodisc (DVD) (109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inUniform titles: Illusionist (Motion picture : 2006) Contained works: Millhauser, Steven. Eisenheim, the illusionistSubject(s): Millhauser, Steven -- Film adaptations | Feature films | 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 | Thrillers (Motion pictures) | Vienna (Austria) -- DramaDDC classification: 791.43/72 Production credits: Director of photography, Dick Pope ; 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 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.
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Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser.

Special features include: audio commentary by writer/director Neil Burger ; The making-of 'The illusionist' featurette (ca 4 min.) ; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist' featurette (ca 2 min.) ; trailer.

Director of photography, Dick Pope ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil.

Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher.

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.

DVD; region 1; widescreen anamorphic; aspect ratio 1.78:1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround; NTSC.

In English, with optional English or Spanish subtitles.

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