The Prestige

Theatrical - Wide 2006-10-20

Cast Hugh Jackman Christian Bale David Bowie Scarlett Johansson Michael Caine Piper Perabo
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Christopher Nolan Jonathan Nolan

Genres: Thriller

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7/10

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From the time that they first met as young magicians on the rise, Robert Angier (Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Bale) were competitors. However, their friendly competition evolves into a bitter rivalry making them fierce enemies-for-life and consequently jeopardizing the lives of... See more 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 Oscar® winner Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and David Bowie.

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