In late 19th-century London, two talented young magicians, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), start as partners before a tragic stage accident turns them into bitter, lifelong rivals.
As both men rise to prominence in the competitive world of illusion, their obsession with outdoing one another devolves into a dangerous game of industrial espionage, sabotage, and personal ruin.
When Borden unveils “The Transported Man” — an impossible trick that defies all known rules of stage magic — Angier becomes consumed by a desperate need to uncover its secret, turning to visionary inventor Nikola Tesla (David Bowie) to create a machine capable of breaking human limitation.
Christopher Nolan directed a dark, meticulously constructed psychological thriller that explores the destructive nature of obsession, dual identities, and artistic sacrifice. Co-written with Jonathan Nolan and featuring an exceptional supporting cast including Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall.
From atmospheric Victorian theater stages to suspenseful, multi-layered reveals that demand a second viewing, this masterful mystery keeps you spellbound until the final illusion.
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, 2006
United Kingdom, United States (English) 130 Min
