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The Prestige (2006)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Christopher Nolan
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    Robert Angier Hugh Jackman
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    Alfred Borden Christian Bale
  • Profile picture of Michael Caine
    Cutter Michael Caine
  • Profile picture of Piper Perabo
    Julia McCullough Piper Perabo
  • Profile picture of Rebecca Hall
    Sarah Rebecca Hall
  • Profile picture of Scarlett Johansson
    Olivia Wenscombe Scarlett Johansson
  • Profile picture of Samantha Mahurin
    Jess Samantha Mahurin
  • Profile picture of David Bowie
    Tesla David Bowie

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