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 by Neil Burger ; directed by Neil Burger.
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FilmLanguage: English Summary language: English, Spanish Original language: English Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007]Edition: [Full screen ed.]Description: 1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Magicians -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama | Hallucinations and illusions -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama | Magic tricks -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama | Criminal behavior -- Austria -- Vienna -- Drama | Criminal investigation -- Austria -- Vienna -- DramaGenre/Form: Feature films. | Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.) | Detective and mystery films.Production 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 fiancě 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 type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| DVD Video | A J M Library 868-5076 | DVD ILLU (Browse shelf) | Available | 30592 |
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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.
Director of photography, Pope, Dick ; 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 fiancě 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.
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles.

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