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The Illusionist

Original title: L'illusionniste
  • 20102010
  • PGPG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
36K
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The Illusionist (2010)
The Illusionist is one of a dying breed of stage entertainers. With emerging rock stars stealing his thunder in the late 1950s, he is forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theatres, at garden parties and in bars and cafés. However, whilst performing in a village pub off the west coast of Scotland, he encounters Alice, an innocent young girl, who will change his life forever.
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A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
36K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sylvain Chomet
  • Writers
    • Sylvain Chomet(adaptation)
    • Jacques Tati(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Donda(voice)
    • Eilidh Rankin(voice)
    • Duncan MacNeil(voice)
  • Director
    • Sylvain Chomet
  • Writers
    • Sylvain Chomet(adaptation)
    • Jacques Tati(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Donda(voice)
    • Eilidh Rankin(voice)
    • Duncan MacNeil(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 126User reviews
    • 209Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 35 nominations total

    Videos13

    The Illusionist: U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 1:33
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    The Illusionist: International Trailer
    Trailer 1:28
    Watch The Illusionist: International Trailer
    The Illusionist: "Exercise"
    Clip 0:42
    Watch The Illusionist: "Exercise"
    The Illusionist: "Lady Singer"
    Clip 1:26
    Watch The Illusionist: "Lady Singer"
    The Illusionist: Exercise
    Clip 0:42
    Watch The Illusionist: Exercise
    The Illusionist: Alice Tries On Her New Shoes
    Clip 1:27
    Watch The Illusionist: Alice Tries On Her New Shoes
    The Illusionist: Alice Takes In Edinburgh While The Illusionist Lands A New Job
    Clip 1:34
    Watch The Illusionist: Alice Takes In Edinburgh While The Illusionist Lands A New Job
    The Illusionist: The Illusionist Travels To His New Job
    Clip 0:55
    Watch The Illusionist: The Illusionist Travels To His New Job
    The Illusionist: The Illusionist Takes The Stage
    Clip 1:07
    Watch The Illusionist: The Illusionist Takes The Stage
    The Illusionist: The Garden Party
    Clip 1:11
    Watch The Illusionist: The Garden Party
    The Illusionist: The Lady Sings
    Clip 1:26
    Watch The Illusionist: The Lady Sings
    The Illusionist: The Making Of The Illusionist Bringing It To Life
    Featurette 1:17
    Watch The Illusionist: The Making Of The Illusionist Bringing It To Life

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    Jean-Claude Donda in The Illusionist (2010)
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    Jean-Claude Donda in The Illusionist (2010)
    The Illusionist (2010)
    Jean-Claude Donda in The Illusionist (2010)
    Jean-Claude Donda and Eilidh Rankin in The Illusionist (2010)
    The Illusionist (2010)
    Eilidh Rankin in The Illusionist (2010)
    Eilidh Rankin in The Illusionist (2010)
    The Illusionist (2010)

    Top cast

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    Jean-Claude Donda
    • The Illusionist
    • (voice)
    • …
    Eilidh Rankin
    • Alice
    • (voice)
    Duncan MacNeil
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Raymond Mearns
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    James T. Muir
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Tom Urie
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Paul Bandey
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Jacques Tati
    Jacques Tati
    • Monsieur Hulot
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sylvain Chomet
    • Writers
      • Sylvain Chomet(adaptation)
      • Jacques Tati(original screenplay)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the Illusionist is performing at the Scottish pub, one of the patrons in the foreground, near the middle of the frame, is the famous "Young Girl and Old Woman" optical illusion.
    • Goofs
      Despite being set in 1959/1960, the Scottish Police motorcycles have 'American-style' sirens, which were not introduced until the 1980s.
    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the final credits, there's a short bonus scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: No Strings Attached/The Company Men/The Way Back/The Dilemma/The Green Hornet (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      My Girl Blue
      Written & Composed by Malcolm Ross

      Published by Django Films Ltd

      Performed by Malcolm Ross, Iain Stoddart (as Ian Stoddart), and Leo Condie aka - "The Britoons"

    User reviews126

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    7/10
    melancholy with sparks of light comedy
    In 1959 Paris, Tatischeff's old magic tricks with his vicious chubby white rabbit are not exciting the crowds anymore. He is slowly losing jobs and working in worst venues. Performing in London, he accepts an invitation to a remote Scottish island. He befriends Alice. He moves on to Edinburgh and is followed by Alice who thinks he possesses real magic.

    There is a melancholy feel throughout this movie punctuated by moments of charming light comedy. The magician's world is slowly fading away. It does take something out of you. The animation is old fashion. It is very touching and full of lost. This is a sad poignant movie.
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    • Dec 31, 2015

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Classics (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Ілюзіоніст
    • Filming locations
      • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Pathé
      • Django Films
      • Ciné B
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,231,474
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $38,594
      • Dec 26, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,007,194
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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