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The Prestige

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2006-10-17 Drama 2hr 10m

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

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A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

  • Released
    2006-10-17
  • Revenue
    $109,676,311
  • Budget
    $40,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 10m
  • Genre
    Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    8.5
  • Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Newmarket Films, Syncopy

Crew

Christopher Nolan
Director
Christopher Nolan
Screenplay
Emma Thomas
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman
Robert Angier
Christian Bale

Christian Bale
Alfred Borden
Michael Caine

Michael Caine
Cutter
Piper Perabo

Piper Perabo
Julia McCullough
Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall
Sarah
Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson
Olivia Wenscombe
Samantha Mahurin

Samantha Mahurin
Jess
David Bowie

David Bowie
Tesla
Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis
Alley
Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis
Judge
Jim Piddock

Jim Piddock
Prosecutor
Christopher Neame

Christopher Neame
Defender
Mark Ryan

Mark Ryan
Captain
Roger Rees

Roger Rees
Owens
Jamie Harris

Jamie Harris
Sullen Warder
Monty Stuart

Monty Stuart
Stagecoach Driver
Ron Perkins

Ron Perkins
Hotel Manager
Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay
Milton
J. Paul Moore

J. Paul Moore
Virgil
Anthony De Marco

Anthony De Marco
Boy
Chao-Li Chi

Chao-Li Chi
Chung Ling Soo
Gregory Humphreys

Gregory Humphreys
Policeman
John B. Crye

John B. Crye
Voice
William Morgan Sheppard

William Morgan Sheppard
Merrit
Sean Howse

Sean Howse
Man
Julia Sanford

Julia Sanford
Elegant Lady
Ezra Buzzington

Ezra Buzzington
Ticket Hawker
James Lancaster

James Lancaster
Moderator
Olivia Merg

Olivia Merg
Jess (Toddler)
Zoe Merg

Zoe Merg
Jess (Toddler)
Johnny Liska

Johnny Liska
Scalper
Russ Fega

Russ Fega
Man in Hotel
Kevin Will

Kevin Will
Man in Hotel
Edward Hibbert

Edward Hibbert
Ackerman
Christopher Judges

Christopher Judges
Burly Stagehand
James Otis

James Otis
Blind Stagehand 1
Sam Menning

Sam Menning
Blind Stagehand 2
Brian Tahash

Brian Tahash
Blind Stagehand 3
Scott Davis

Scott Davis
Carriage Driver
Jodi Bianca Wise

Jodi Bianca Wise
Glamorous Assistant
Nikki Glick

Nikki Glick
Housekeeper
Enn Reitel

Enn Reitel
Workman 1
Clive Kennedy

Clive Kennedy
Warder
Robert W. Arbogast

Robert W. Arbogast
Leonard
Chris Cleveland

Chris Cleveland
Will
Rock Anthony

Rock Anthony
Upscale London Boy (uncredited)
Tim Pilleri

Tim Pilleri
Piano Player 1 (uncredited)
Gary Sievers

Gary Sievers
Stagehand (uncredited)
Inna Swann

Inna Swann
Handkerchief Lady (uncredited)
Erin Cipolletti

Erin Cipolletti
Dancer (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for The Prestige
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A Review by izgzhen 9

Written by izgzhen on 2018-01-14

Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body o... read more

Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body of the show, and finally shocked by the revealed truth, or *The Prestige* in the end. This is one of the most mind-blowing mysteries that I've watched in recent years. One of the best part, I think, is how the characters of two young magicians are depicted -- through small but noticeable details like the facial expressions, one or two words, the novels et cetera. In fact, the title of the movie, even being explained by Cutter in the beginning, still puzzles me and I can't stopped thinking about the meaning of it. Not to mention other puzzles. But ultimately, I came to realize that the plot structure corresponds to a epic magic show as well.

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A Review by AstroNoud 10

Written by AstroNoud on 2022-02-26

There is great entertainment in seeing the two fellow-rivals battling each other, but it is only after the final twist that the viewer reali... read more

There is great entertainment in seeing the two fellow-rivals battling each other, but it is only after the final twist that the viewer realises the entire film is a magic trick, a prestige, itself. 10/10

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A Review by JN2012 8

Written by JN2012 on 2023-10-20

Nolan should make more period dramas.... read more

Nolan should make more period dramas.

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A Review by r96sk 9

Written by r96sk on 2024-05-16

<em>'The Prestige'</em> is tremendous! An expertly made movie about magic, one that lasts just over two hours but it is most definitely 1... read more

<em>'The Prestige'</em> is tremendous! An expertly made movie about magic, one that lasts just over two hours but it is most definitely 120mins+ well spent. I was sold by the whole vibe of it from the very beginning, sometimes you can just tell you're going to absolutely enjoy something from the opening minutes and this, for me, was one of those films. The casting is terrific, many well known faces appear. Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine (how about that speech), Christian Bale and Scarlett Johansson are all brilliant, the latter two do hold minimally iffy accents though; or maybe it was just me. There are a few other strong performers too, like Andy Serkis and David Bowie! No-one onscreen puts a foot wrong. Christopher Nolan is again back to his twisty best with this one. It's admittedly nothing as super deep as, say, <em>'Inception'</em> and I did read where this one was going in certain aspects, though certainly not every angle - either way, it's just as thrilling to watch no matter how much or how little you pick up. Big fan of the way the film depicts its events throughout. Just now seeing how highly this is regarded, on Letterboxd at least. I know I do try to avoid as much as I can with movies, but based on the aforementioned I'm kinda shocked I hadn't heard anything about this growing up or even in recent years. Most of Nolan's other works I at least recall hearing through the grapevine, yet this one evidently somehow slipped through the net. Probably a good thing, mind you.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-02

As ever with Christopher Nolan films the chronology needs close attention - as so many of the clues as to what the hell is actually going on... read more

As ever with Christopher Nolan films the chronology needs close attention - as so many of the clues as to what the hell is actually going on require a considerable degree of concentration (and multiple viewings) before any semblance of quality emanates from the outwardly cluttered and, frankly, preposterous plot. We start with Christian Bale ("Borden") about to swing for the murder of Hugh Jackman ("Angier") but of course it is not that simple; and through a series of complex flashbacks we discover just how these two, erstwhile friends and colleagues, got themselves into this predicament. This is a story about ambition, obsession - to succeed and to hate; it has elements of love - both men have relationships, one the cause of their estrangement; the other (with Scarlett Johansson) continues to fuel it. The whole nature of their profession - illusionists; conjurers of/to the imagination - lends itself splendidly to the subject of this vendetta. The look of the film is first class, with Wally Pfister creating a gem of vivid imagery with some wonderful visual effects too. The performances are OK - they are not great; the dialogue is likewise. For a film essentially about seeing being believing (or not) the script is frequently too wordy and overpowers the subtle opportunities for the actors to demonstrate rather than speak their parts. Sir Michael Caine probably brings the most authentic accent to the proceedings - the others left me needing quite a bit of convincing; and the brief appearances of David Bowie as Tesla were a poor choice of casting, I felt. This is a good film, and I enjoyed it - but I did need to watch it 4 times before I felt half way comfortable writing anything down about it!

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A Review by izgzhen

Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body of the show, and finally shocked by the revealed truth, or *The Prestige* in the end. This is one of ...

reviewer avatar

A Review by izgzhen 9

Written by izgzhen on 2018-01-14

Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body of the show, and finally shocked by the revealed truth, or *T...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by AstroNoud 10

Written by AstroNoud on 2022-02-26

There is great entertainment in seeing the two fellow-rivals battling each other, but it is only after the final twist that the viewer realises the entire film is a magic trick, a prestige, itself. ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by JN2012 8

Written by JN2012 on 2023-10-20

Nolan should make more period dramas....

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by r96sk 9

Written by r96sk on 2024-05-16

<em>'The Prestige'</em> is tremendous! An expertly made movie about magic, one that lasts just over two hours but it is most definitely 120mins+ well spent. I was sold by the whole vibe of it from ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-02

As ever with Christopher Nolan films the chronology needs close attention - as so many of the clues as to what the hell is actually going on require a considerable degree of concentration (and multipl...

read more