Plot
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.
Written by
Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Priest
Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Production Companies
Syncopy, Newmarket Films, Touchstone Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 44 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
1,501,651
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA