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 fianceĢe 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.Additional Information
Subjects |
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. Feature films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) Detective and mystery films. Romance films. Suspense films. Mystery films. |
Publisher | Beverly Hills, Calif. :20th Century Fox Home Entertainment,2007 |
Edition | [Full screen ed.]. |
Other Titles | Eisenheim the illusionist. |
Contributors |
Koppelman, Brian.
Levien, David. London, Michael. Schulman, Cathy. Yari, Bob. Burger, Neil. Norton, Edward. Giamatti, Paul. Biel, Jessica, 1982- Sewell, Rufus, 1967- Marsan, Eddie. Wood, Jake. Fisher, Tom, 1968- Pope, Dick, B.S.C. Geraghty, Naomi. Glass, Philip. Dickson, Ngila. Nekvasil, Ondrej. Millhauser, Steven. Eisenheim the illusionist. Bull's Eye Entertainment. Bob Yari Productions. Contagious Entertainment (Firm) Michael London Productions (Firm) Stillking Films (Firm) Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. |
Participants/Performers |
Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher. |
Other Contributors |
Director of photography, Pope, Dick ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Philip Glass ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Ondrej Nekvasil. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence. |
Language |
English Spanish English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles. |
Notes |
Title from container. Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser. Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. Special features: Making-of 'The illusionist'; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist'; trailer. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |