| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo, David Bowie. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Wally Pfister ; editor, Lee Smith ; music, David Julyan ; costume designer, Joan Bergin ; production designer, Nathan Crowley. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Christopher Priest. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2006. |
| Summary |
Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London. Two magicians share an intense rivalry with each other and leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy. The rivalry is so intense that is will be full of obsession, deceit and jealousy, with both dangerous and deadly consequences. From the time that Robert angier and Alfred Bordon first met, the two were competitors. However, their once friendly competition evolves into battle for each others trade secrets. |
| Note |
Special features: "The director's notebook: the cinematic sleight of hand of Christopher Nolan"; "The art of 'The prestige'" gallery. |
| Language |
English, French or Spanish dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned; subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
| Subject |
Magicians -- England -- London -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Science fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Suspense films.
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Science fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Jackman, Hugh.
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Bale, Christian, 1974-
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Caine, Michael.
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Johansson, Scarlett, 1984-
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Hall, Rebecca, 1982-
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Serkis, Andy.
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Perabo, Piper.
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Bowie, David.
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Nolan, Christopher, 1970-
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Nolan, Jonathan.
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Priest, Christopher, 1943-
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Touchstone Pictures.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Newmarket Films.
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| Other Standard Identifier |
786936705157 |
| Publisher No. |
50651 Touchstone Home Entertainment |
| ISBN |
0788868853 |
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9780788868856 |
| Branch Call Number |
DVD P |
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