The Illusionist
The Illusionist

Movie·2010·1h 20m

The Illusionist

When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.

Country

France

Language

French

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The Story

Original title: L'Illusionniste

A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

Producer

Philippe Carcassonne, Bob Last

Editor

Sylvain Chomet

Themes

stageedinburgh, scotlanddisillusionmentaftercreditsstingermagicianadult child friendship

Production House

Django Films
France 3 Cinéma
Ciné B
Pathé

Audience Score

73%

685 votes

Skip9%
Timepass20%
Go for it39%
Perfection32%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Jean-Claude Donda

Jean-Claude Donda

Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)

Eilidh Rankin

Eilidh Rankin

Alice (voice)

Didier Gustin

Didier Gustin

Songs (voice)

Jil Aigrot

Jil Aigrot

Songs (voice)

Jacques Tati

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

Duncan MacNeil

Additional Voices (voice)

Raymond Mearns

Raymond Mearns

Additional Voices (voice)

James T. Muir

Additional Voices (voice)

Tom Urie

Tom Urie

Additional Voices (voice)

Paul Bandey

Paul Bandey

Additional Voices (voice)

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Crew

Philippe Carcassonne

Philippe Carcassonne

Executive Producer

Sylvain Chomet

Sylvain Chomet

Editor, Director

Bob Last

Producer

Sally Chomet

Producer

Jake Eberts

Jake Eberts

Executive Producer

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