Movies Like The Illusionist (2006)
The Illusionist (2006) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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- Overall Score: ☆ 7.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.3/10 - Discover more from Movies Like...
The Illusionist Movie Information:
- Directors:
- Neil Burger
- Stars:
- Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan … (full cast)
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