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The Illusionist

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 Ch...

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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, Norton, Edward, Giamatti, Paul, Biel, Jessica, 1982-, Sewell, Rufus, 1967-, Marsan, Eddie, Wood, Jake, Fisher, Tom, Pope, Dick, B.S.C, Geraghty, Naomi, Glass, Philip, Millhauser, Steven
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007], c2006.
Subjects:
Magicians > Drama.
Hallucinations and illusions > Drama.
Magic tricks > Austria > Vienna > Drama.
Criminal behavior > Drama.
Criminal investigation > Drama.
Vienna (Austria) > Drama.
Suspense films.
Mystery films.
Love stories > Drama.
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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 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; region 1 ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
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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