The Prestige
In the end of the nineteenth century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough, and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death, and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writer: Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Priest (novel)
Production: Buena Vista Pictures
Year: 2006
MetaScore: 66/100
ImdbRating: 8.5
BoxOffice: $53,100,000
Released: 20 Oct 2006
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 38 nominations.
Movie Video Clips
02:37
The first part is called The Pledge
00:15
Do you have anything to say
00:39
Now you're looking for the secret
00:59
Both of us
00:20
The secret impresses no one
00:28
Man's grasp exceeds his nerve
00:12
Are you watching closely
00:12
But where's his brother
01:28
Price is not an object
00:59
What do you mean
00:19
The man who disappears
01:37
For nothing
00:33
Never show anyone
00:22
I love you
00:35
Take a minute to consider your achievement
00:18
Nothing is impossible
00:28
I can't live like this
00:23
We both had half of a full life
01:45
I apologize for leaving without saying goodbye
00:16
Society tolerates only one change at a time
00:12
But not easy
01:46
Every magic trick consists of three parts
00:26
At the turn
00:22
He's a wonderful magician
00:16
Does he enjoy taking his bows under the stage
01:02
He wants me to come work for you and steal your secrets
00:15
They are all your hat
00:11
How fast can you dig
00:15
Exact science
00:14
Obsession is a young man's game
00:34
We pulled him out
02:28
He's predictable
00:19
If you knew the world half as well as I do
00:17
No more secrets
00:36
He's perfect
00:31
Did you think you were unique
00:15
The man stole my life
00:37
500 gallons
00:13
My passion is equal to the task
00:52
I know what you really are
00:11
Where are the wires
00:17
You're not afraid to get your hands dirty anymore
00:25
I never thought I'd find an answer at the bottom of a pint...
00:31
What I didn't count on was that
00:21
My wife for a few of his fingers
00:29
I thought you said I'd have to get my hands dirty
00:16
It was the greatest magic trick I've ever seen
00:10
He lives his act
00:19
Where do you think you're going
00:56
That I have fought with myself over that night
00:23
It won't bring your wife back
00:30
I haven't had a chance yet to compliment you on your...
00:22
I thought they might work for the government
00:11
Don't forget your hat
00:25
The Great Danton
00:26
I came here to beg Lord Caldlow to destroy that machine
00:13
How did you get so famous then
00:13
He's a sharp lad
00:20
I don't know
00:44
I'm afraid
00:24
We'll have to dress it up a little
01:36
Drop the knot again
00:15
Where is he from
00:17
I've hired a comedian
00:12
Ready to meet yourself
00:28
What might that be
01:15
Ladies and gentleman
00:14
The Great Danton is a blind fool
00:12
Where's the bloody key
01:23
It's too simple
00:35
Many of you may be familiar with this technique
00:34
What do you want from me
00:25
He had a new trick today
00:22
I have fallen in love with him
00:20
Why would he trust me
Movie Quotes
Movie Cast
Robert Angier - Hugh Jackman
Alfred Borden - Christian Bale
Cutter - Michael Caine
Julia McCullough - Piper Perabo
Sarah - Rebecca Hall
Olivia Wenscombe - Scarlett Johansson
Jess - Samantha Mahurin
Tesla - David Bowie
Alley - Andy Serkis
Judge - Daniel Davis
Prosecutor - Jim Piddock
Defender - Christopher Neame
Captain - Mark Ryan
Owens - Roger Rees
Sullen Warder - Jamie Harris
Stagecoach Driver - Monty Stuart
Hotel Manager - Ron Perkins
Milton - Ricky Jay
Virgil - J. Paul Moore
Boy - Anthony De Marco
Chung Ling Soo (as Chao-Li Chi) - Chao Li Chi
Policeman - Gregory Humphreys
Voice - John B. Crye
Merrit - William Morgan Sheppard
Man - Sean Howse
Elegant Lady (as Julie Sanford) - Julia Sanford
Ticket Hawker - Ezra Buzzington
Moderator - James Lancaster
Jess (Toddler) - Olivia Merg
Jess (Toddler) - Zoe Merg
Scalper - Johnny Liska
Man in Hotel - Russ Fega
Man in Hotel - Kevin Will
Ackerman - Edward Hibbert
Burly Stagehand - Christopher Judges
Blind Stagehand 1 - James Otis
Blind Stagehand 2 - Sam Menning
Blind Stagehand 3 - Brian Tahash
Carriage Driver - Scott Davis
Glamorous Assistant - Jodi Bianca Wise
Housekeeper - Nikki Glick
Workman 1 - Enn Reitel
Warder - Clive Kennedy
Leonard (as Robert Arbogast) - Robert W. Arbogast
Will - Chris Cleveland
Upscale London Boy - Rock Anthony
Theatre Patron - Cathy Beasley
Bar Maid - Basilina Butler
Guy at Bar - Marty Carroll
Dancer - Erin Cipolletti
Theater Patron - Bud Joseph Hebert
Rudy - Ernest Heinz
Piano Player 1 - Tim Pilleri
Dancer - Wendy Rosoff
Stagehand - Gary Sievers
Handkerchief Lady - Inna Swann
Soprano Singer - Dawn Upshaw
Woman on Carriage Bus - Deanna Walsh
Man in theatre - Jesse Wilde