
Release date:October 20, 2006
Studio:Touchstone Pictures
Director:Christopher Nolan
MPAA Rating:PG-13 (for violence and disturbing images)
Screenwriters:Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Starring:Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo, David Bowie
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Official website:Prestige-movie.com
Plot Summary:
From acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan ("Memento," "Batman Begins"), comes a mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences. From the time that they first met as young magicians on the rise, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) were competitors. However, their friendly competition evolves into a bitter rivalry making them fierce enemies-for-life and consequently jeopardizing the lives of everyone around them. Full of twists and turns, "The Prestige" is set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London, the exceptional cast includes two-time OscarĀ® winner Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and David Bowie.