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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.

Burger, Neil. (Added Author). Norton, Edward. (Added Author). Giamatti, Paul. (Added Author). Biel, Jessica, 1982- (Added Author). Millhauser, Steven. Eisenheim the illusionist. (Added Author). Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher. (Cast).

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Umatilla County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Pendleton Public Library. (Show)

Current holds

0 current holds with 3 total copies.

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 fiancee 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.
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Age Hold Protection Active/Create Date Status Due Date
Pendleton Public Library DVD ILLUS (Text) 37801000497154 DVD DVD None 04/29/2015 Available -
Southern Wasco County Library DVD ILL (Text) 33892005817029 DVDS DVD Branch_Only_6months 10/29/2015 Available -
The Dalles Wasco County Library DVD ILL (Text) 33892005934204 VIDEO RACK DVD None 07/06/2015 Available -

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen [edition].
  • Publisher: Montreal : Alliance Atlantis, [2007]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the short story "Eisenheim, the illusionist" by Steven Millhauser.
Originally released as motion picture in 2006.
Includes reversible insert in French.
Special features: commentary by writer/director Neil Burger; The making-of 'The illusionist' featurette; Jessica Biel on 'The illusionist' featurette.
Participant or Performer Note:
Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher.
Summary, etc.:
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 fiancee 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.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and violence.
System Details Note:
DVD; region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
In English with optional French language tracks and English or French subtitles.
Closed-captioned.

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