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Synopsis:

Obsession, jealousy, and deceit define the tense relationship shared between two turn-of-the-century magicians in Memento and Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan's dizzying tale of sleight of hand. Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) are London-based magicians of the highest order, both blessed with spectacular powers of deception and both cursed with unrelenting envy for one another's skills. When Alfred performs an awe-inspiring trick for which there seems no logical explanation, the friendly competition shared between the pair turns to deadly rivalry as the enraged Rupert determines to uncover his rival's deepest secrets.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Christopher Nolan
  • Studio: Warner Brothers, Touchstone Pictures, Syncopy, Newmarket Films
  • Year: 2006
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • Country: UK, USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: PG13 (for violence and disturbing images)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Thriller
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2006 10 20 (USA)

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