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Where was The Illusionist filmed?

2006 film, directed by Neil Burger.

  • Prague

The story is set in Vienna, about 157 miles (253 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Vienna
Filmed in
Prague
Distance
About 157 miles (253 km) between Vienna and the nearest filming location.
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About The Illusionist

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Released
2006
Director
Neil Burger
Cast
Edward NortonPaul GiamattiJessica BielRufus SewellEddie MarsanAaron Taylor-JohnsonEleanor TomlinsonJake WoodVincent FranklinTom Fisher
Genre
DramaFantasyMelodramaThriller
Based on
Eisenheim the Illusionist
Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Composer

In 1889 Vienna, Austria-Hungary, a magician named Eisenheim is arrested by Chief Inspector Walter Uhl of the Vienna Police during a magic show involving necromancy.

Eisenheim subsequently departed Austria and spent the next 15 years travelling the world and studying magic before returning to Vienna to perform.

Eisenheim asks her to flee with him, but she is afraid they will be caught and executed.

Famous lines from The Illusionist

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Very few.Chief Inspector Uhl
  • Well done.Crown Prince Leopold
  • You're late.Crown Prince Leopold
  • As you wish.Eisenheim
  • In a fashion.Eisenheim

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