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The Prestige (2006)

PG_13 130 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Thriller  -   20 October 2006 (USA)
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Ratings: 8.4/10 from 334,660 users   Metascore: 66/100 
Reviews: 918 user | 301 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com

The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion.

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Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

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Hugh Jackman ...
Christian Bale ...
Michael Caine ...
Piper Perabo ...
Rebecca Hall ...
Scarlett Johansson ...
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David Bowie ...
Andy Serkis ...
Daniel Davis ...
Jim Piddock ...
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Roger Rees ...
Jamie Harris ...
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Storyline

In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Magician | Rivalry | Secret | Illusion | Death  | See more »

Taglines:

Are You Watching Closely? See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El gran truco See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$14,801,808 (USA) (22 October 2006) (2281 Screens)

Gross:

$53,082,743 (USA) (4 February 2007)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sam Mendes had shown interest in adapting Christopher Priest's novel for the big-screen, but Priest insisted that Christopher Nolan direct the film, based on his love for both Following and Memento. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: As Angier is walking towards the box in Tesla's empty room, you notice the hotel manager deliberately bring his hands from behind his back to his front. In the next shot, taken from behind, his hands are behind him again. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Alfred Borden: Are you watching closely?
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Connections

Referenced in "The Cleveland Show: Little Man on Campus (#2.5)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Princess Waltz"
Written by W. Davies
Courtesy of APM See more »