The Illusionist

Jun 16, 2010

1h 20m

★ 7.3

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

Drama

Production Companies

Django Films

France 3 Cinéma

Ciné B

Pathé

The Illusionist Trailers

Cast

Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)

Jean-Claude Donda

Alice (voice)

Eilidh Rankin

Songs (voice)

Didier Gustin

Songs (voice)

Jil Aigrot

Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jacques Tati

Additional Voices (voice)

Duncan MacNeil

Additional Voices (voice)

Raymond Mearns

Additional Voices (voice)

James T. Muir

Additional Voices (voice)

Tom Urie

Additional Voices (voice)

Paul Bandey

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