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Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Period thriller set in Edwardian London where two rival magicians, partners until the tragic death of an assistant during a show, feud bitterly after one of them performs the ultimate magic trick - teleportation.

His rival tries desperately to uncover the secret of his routine, experimenting with dangerous new science as his quest takes him to the brink of insanity and jeopardises the lives of everyone around the pair.

Last on

Sat 5 Jan 2013 22:05 BBC Three

Credits

Robert Angier
Hugh Jackman
Alfred Borden
Christian Bale
Cutter
Michael Caine
Olivia Wenscombe
Scarlett Johansson
Tesla
David Bowie
Sarah
Rebecca Hall
Alley
Andy Serkis
Defender
Christopher Neame
Owens
Roger Rees
Judge
Daniel Davis
Prosecutor
Jim Piddock
Sullen Warder
Jamie Harris
Jess
Samantha Mahurin
Director
Christopher Nolan
Writer
Christopher Nolan

Broadcasts

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