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.
Release Date: 20 October 2006Runtime: 130 min
Stars:
- Andy Serkis
- Christian Bale
- Christopher Neame
- Daniel Davis
- David Bowie
- Hugh Jackman
- Jamie Harris
- Jim Piddock
- Mark Ryan
- Michael Caine
- Piper Perabo
- Rebecca Hall
- Roger Rees
- Samantha Mahurin
- Scarlett Johansson
Director: Christopher Nolan