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The Prestige (2006) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.60/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.6/10
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The Prestige Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Two stage magicians engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion.
Tagline: A Friendship That Became a Rivalry.
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The Prestige Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2006 (more 2006 movies)
Box Office: $53,089,891
Awards: 6
Nominations: 44
What is The Prestige Streaming On?
The Prestige is Streaming on Amazon PrimeLanguage: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Prestige Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 20, 2006, Netflix: Apr 21, 2017
Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Priest
Producers: Christopher Ball, Valerie Dean, Jordan Goldberg, Christopher Nolan, Aaron Ryder, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Emma Thomas, William Tyrer
Editors: Lee Smith
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The Prestige (2006) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Prestige Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Jackman | ... | Robert Angier |
| Christian Bale | ... | Alfred Borden |
| Michael Caine | ... | Cutter |
| Piper Perabo | ... | Julia McCullough |
| Rebecca Hall | ... | Sarah |
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Olivia Wenscombe |
| Samantha Mahurin | ... | Jess |
| David Bowie | ... | Tesla |
| Andy Serkis | ... | Alley |
| Daniel Davis | ... | Judge |
| Jim Piddock | ... | Prosecutor |
| Christopher Neame | ... | Defender |
| Mark Ryan | ... | Captain |
| Roger Rees | ... | Owens |
| Jamie Harris | ... | Sullen Warder |
| Monty Stuart | ... | Stagecoach Driver |
| Ron Perkins | ... | Hotel Manager |
| Ricky Jay | ... | Milton |
| J. Paul Moore | ... | Virgil |
| Anthony De Marco | ... | Boy (as Anthony DeMarco) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Hugh Jackman (b. October 12, 1968) – Robert Angier
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Khyu Dzhekman | Hyû Jakkuman - Christian Bale (b. January 30, 1974) – Alfred Borden
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Michael Caine (b. March 14, 1933) – Cutter
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Sir Michael Caine | Michael Scott - Piper Perabo (b. October 31, 1976) – Julia McCullough
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Rebecca Hall (b. May 3, 1982) – Sarah
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Scarlett Johansson (b. November 22, 1984) – Olivia Wenscombe
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Scarlett Johanssen - Samantha Mahurin – Jess
- David Bowie, as Tesla, passed away at age 69 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Davy Jones & the King Bees | David Jones | Davie Jones | Tin Machine | Ziggy Stardust - Andy Serkis (b. April 20, 1964) – Alley
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7¼" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Andy Serkis and The Blockheads - Daniel Davis – Judge
- Jim Piddock (b. April 8, 1956) – Prosecutor
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: James Piddock - Christopher Neame (b. September 12, 1947) – Defender
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Mark Ryan (b. June 7, 1956) – Captain
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Roger Rees, as Owens, passed away at age 71 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11½" (1.81 m) - Jamie Harris (b. May 15, 1963) – Sullen Warder
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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