The Illusionist

2006 · directed by Neil Burger

Rating

73/100

Hit

no

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

The Illusionist (2006), directed by Neil Burger, rates 73/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Edward Norton
• Paul Giamatti
• Jessica Biel
• Rufus Sewell
• Eddie Marsan
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson
• Eleanor Tomlinson
• Jake Wood
• Tom Fisher
• Karl Johnson

Crew

• Dick Pope — Director of Photography
• Naomi Geraghty — Editor
• Philip Glass — Original Music Composer
• Neil Burger — Screenplay

More from Neil Burger

1. Limitless (2011) — 69/100
2. The Upside (2019) — 61/100
3. The Lucky Ones (2008) — 58/100
4. Divergent (2014) — 58/100
5. Inheritance (2025) — 57/100
6. The Marsh King's Daughter (2023) — 54/100

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