| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Note |
English, French or Spanish dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned; subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
| Cast |
Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo, David Bowie. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Wally Pfister ; editor, Lee Smith ; music, David Julyan ; costume designer, Joan Bergin ; production designer, Nathan Crowley. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Christopher Priest. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for violence and disturbing images. |
| Summary |
Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London. Two magicians share an intense rivalry with each other and leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy. The rivalry is so intense that is will be full of obsession, deceit and jealousy, with both dangerous and deadly consequences. From the time that Robert angier and Alfred Bordon first met, the two were competitors. However, their once friendly competition evolves into battle for each others trade secrets. |
| Note |
Special features: "The director's notebook: the cinematic sleight of hand of Christopher Nolan"; "The art of 'The prestige'" gallery. |
| Subject |
Magicians -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Magia -- Teatro.
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Relaciones humanas -- Inglaterra -- London -- Teatro.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Science fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Thriller -- Feature.
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Science fiction -- Feature.
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Feature films.
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Suspense films.
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Science fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Jackman, Hugh. Actor.
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Bale, Christian, 1974- Actor.
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Caine, Michael. Actor.
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Johansson, Scarlett, 1984- Actor.
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Hall, Rebecca, 1982- Actor.
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Serkis, Andy. Actor.
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Perabo, Piper. Actor.
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Bowie, David. Actor.
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Ryder, Aaron. Producer.
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Thomas, Emma. Producer.
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Nolan, Christopher, 1970- Producer. Author of screenplay. Director.
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Nolan, Jonathan. Author of screenplay.
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Priest, Christopher, 1943-
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Touchstone Pictures.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Newmarket Films.
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Syncopy (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788868853 : $29.99 |
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9780788868856 |
| Standard No. |
786936705157 |
| Music # |
50651 Touchstone |
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