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The Illusionist
The Illusionist

The Illusionist

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

Genres

AnimationDrama

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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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Budget

$18000000

Revenue

$6007194

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

7.221/10

Release Date

16 June 2010

Country

France

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)

Duncan MacNeil

Duncan MacNeil

Additional Voices (voice)

Raymond Mearns

Raymond Mearns

Additional Voices (voice)

James T. Muir

James T. Muir

Additional Voices (voice)

Tom Urie

Tom Urie

Additional Voices (voice)

Paul Bandey

Paul Bandey

Additional Voices (voice)

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