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The Illusionist

The Illusionist

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

20107.31h 20m

Overview

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.

Directed by Sylvain Chomet
Written by Sylvain Chomet, Jacques Tati
Produced by Bob Last, Sally Chomet
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $6.0M

Top 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)

D

Duncan MacNeil

Additional Voices (voice)

Raymond Mearns

Raymond Mearns

Additional Voices (voice)

J

James T. Muir

Additional Voices (voice)

Tom Urie

Tom Urie

Additional Voices (voice)

Paul Bandey

Paul Bandey

Additional Voices (voice)

Themes & Keywords

stageedinburgh, scotlanddisillusionmentaftercreditsstingermagicianadult child friendship

About The Illusionist

The Illusionist is a animation, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of stage, edinburgh, scotland, disillusionment, aftercreditsstinger, magician, adult child friendship. Directed by Sylvain Chomet, it stars Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Didier Gustin. 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.

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