2006 · 2h 10m · PG-13
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Two friends and fellow magicians become bitter enemies after a sudden tragedy. As they devote themselves to this rivalry, they make sacrifices that bring them fame but, with terrible consequences.
Set in London in the 1800s, two rival magicians read each others diary containing the secrets of their magic tricks and personal life. As we go back in time when the diaries were written, both magicians become obsessed with their rival's best trick. The tricks, as shown to the audience, look the same, but neither magician can figure out how his opponent does it.
Hugh Jackman
Robert Angier
Christian Bale
Alfred Borden
Michael Caine
Cutter
Piper Perabo
Julia McCullough
Rebecca Hall
Sarah
Scarlett Johansson
Olivia Wenscombe
Samantha Mahurin
Jess
David Bowie
Tesla
Andy Serkis
Alley
Daniel Davis
Judge
Jim Piddock
Prosecutor
Christopher Neame
Defender
Mark Ryan
Captain
Roger Rees
Owens
Jamie Harris
Sullen Warder
Monty Stuart
Stagecoach Driver
Ron Perkins
Hotel Manager
Ricky Jay
Milton
Anthony De Marco
Boy
Chao Li Chi
Chung Ling Soo
John B. Crye
Voice
William Morgan Sheppard
Merrit
Sean Howse
Man
Julia Sanford
Elegant Lady
Ezra Buzzington
Ticket Hawker
James Lancaster
Moderator
Johnny Liska
Scalper
Russ Fega
Man in Hotel
Kevin Will
Man in Hotel
Edward Hibbert
Ackerman
James Otis
Blind Stagehand 1
Sam Menning
Blind Stagehand 2
Brian Tahash
Blind Stagehand 3
Scott Davis
Carriage Driver
Jodi Bianca Wise
Glamorous Assistant
Enn Reitel
Workman 1
Robert W. Arbogast
Leonard
Chris Cleveland
Will
Rock Anthony
Upscale London Boy (uncredited)
Tim Pilleri
Piano Player 1 (uncredited)
Gary Sievers
Stagehand (uncredited)
Inna Swann
Handkerchief Lady (uncredited)
Federica Mastroianni
Dancer