The Prestige
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PG-13 | 2h 10m | Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
In rapidly changing, turn-of-the-century London, at a time when magicians are idols and celebrities of the highest order, two young magicians set out to carve their own paths to fame. The flashy, sophisticated Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) is a consummate entertainer, while the rough-edged purist Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) is a creative genius who lacks the panache to showcase his magical ideas.
They start out as admiring friends and partners. But when their biggest trick goes terribly awry, they become enemies for life -- each intent on outdoing and upending the other. Trick by trick, show by show, their ferocious competition builds until it knows no bounds, even utilizing the fantastical new powers of electricity and the scientific brilliance of Nikola Tesla (David Bowie) -- while the lives of everyone around them hang in the balance.
Based on the novel by Christopher Priest.
They start out as admiring friends and partners. But when their biggest trick goes terribly awry, they become enemies for life -- each intent on outdoing and upending the other. Trick by trick, show by show, their ferocious competition builds until it knows no bounds, even utilizing the fantastical new powers of electricity and the scientific brilliance of Nikola Tesla (David Bowie) -- while the lives of everyone around them hang in the balance.
Based on the novel by Christopher Priest.
| Director: | Christopher Nolan |
| Studio: | Touchstone Pictures |
| Producer(s): | Christopher Nolan, Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas |
| Cast: | Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Scarlett Johansson, Samantha Mahurin, David Bowie, Andy Serkis, Daniel Davis, Jim Piddock, Christopher Neame, Mark Ryan, Roger Rees, Rebecca Hall |
| Writer(s): | Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan |
| Official Site: | www.prestige-movie.com |
