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The Prestige (2006) -- Robert and Alfred are rival magicians. When Alfred performs the ultimate magic trick, Robert tries desperately to find out the secret to the trick.
The Prestige (2006) -- Clip: Circle Of Trust
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The Prestige (2006) -- Interview: Michael Caine "On the Story"
The Prestige (2006) -- US Home Video Trailer from Newmarket Films

Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Jonathan Nolan (screenplay) and
Christopher Nolan (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
A Friendship That Became a Rivalry. more
Plot:
The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 14 nominations more
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(112 articles)
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Outstanding acting performances worth price of admission more (817 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.
Runtime:
130 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The main characters' initials spell ABRA (Alfred Borden Robert Angier), as in Abracadabra, a common word used by magicians. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: During the two scenes in which Jackman and Caine discover playing cards attached to the bottom of their pint glasses, the glasses they are drinking from are 'Nonic' glasses. These were designed in the 1960s to protect straight glasses from nicks and cracks when cleaned in automatic dishwashers. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Alfred Borden: Are you watching closely?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Getaway: (#15.39)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Eel Pie and Mash more

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391 out of 522 people found the following comment useful.
Outstanding acting performances worth price of admission, 16 October 2006
9/10
Author: iohefy-2 from Charlotte, NC

I went to see a critics preview of The Prestige this afternoon and to my surprise I found the film to be one of the best I have seen all year so far, and that writers can come up with an excellent script it they would only try a little harder. The acting performances by Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine were the best I have see in a long while. The only objection I had to the film was that it was a little long, but once you leave the theater you will discuss the film and it many twists and turns. My wife and myself discussed it all the way home from the movie theater. This is a winner and should be up for some academy award statues, and my recommendation is go see this as soon as you can, you will not be disappointed.

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