Movie "The Prestige" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Prestige"

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. From the time that they first met as young magicians on the rise, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden were competitors. However, their friendly competition evolves into a bitter rivalry making them fierce enemies-for-life and consequently jeopardizing the lives of everyone around them. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London.

Starring actors in "The Prestige" movie:

Hugh Jackman as a character Robert Angier Hugh Jackman also starred in the next movies: "Van Helsing" in a role of Van Helsing; "Kate & Leopold" in a role of Leopold; "Swordfish" in a role of Stanley Jobson; "X-Men: The Last Stand" in a role of Logan/Wolverine; "Scoop" in a role of Peter Lyman; "Flushed Away" in a role of Roddy; "The Fountain" in a role of Tomas/Tommy/Dr. Tom Creo; "Deception" in a role of Wyatt Bose; "Happy Feet" in a role of Memphis; "X-Men" in a role of Wolverine; "X2" in a role of Wolverine; "Australia" in a role of The Drover; "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in a role of Wolverine; "Someone Like You..." in a role of Eddie Alden;

Christian Bale as a character Alfred Borden Christian Bale also starred in the next movies: "Equilibrium" in a role of John Preston; "Shaft" in a role of Walter Wade, Jr.; "Batman Begins" in a role of Bruce Wayne/Batman; "Empire of the Sun" in a role of Jim 'Jamie' Graham; "Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna" in a role of Alexei; "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" in a role of Mandras; "Harsh Times" in a role of Jim Luther Davis; "American Psycho" in a role of Patrick Bateman; "Rescue Dawn" in a role of Dieter; "3:10 to Yuma" in a role of Dan Evans; "I'm Not There" in a role of Jack Rollins/Pastor John; "The Machinist" in a role of Trevor Reznik; "The Dark Knight" in a role of Bruce Wayne/Batman; "Howl's Moving Castle" in a role of Howl; "Terminator Salvation" in a role of John Connor; "Public Enemies" in a role of Melvin Purvis; "Reign of Fire" in a role of Quinn Abercromby;

Michael Caine as a character Cutter Michael Caine also starred in the next movies: "Miss Congeniality" in a role of Victor Melling; "Batman Begins" in a role of Alfred; "Around the Bend" in a role of Henry Lair; "On Deadly Ground" in a role of Michael Jennings; "Bewitched" in a role of Joey Props; "Austin Powers in Goldmember" in a role of Nigel Powers; "Quicksand" in a role of Jake Mellows; "Last Orders" in a role of Jack Dodds; "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" in a role of Lawrence Jamieson; "Secondhand Lions" in a role of Garth; "The Weather Man" in a role of Robert Spritzel; "Flawless"; "Too Late the Hero" in a role of Pvt. Tosh Hearne; "Educating Rita" in a role of Dr. Frank Bryant; "Sleuth" in a role of Andrew Wyke; "Little Voice" in a role of Ray Say; "The Romantic Englishwoman" in a role of Lewis Fielding; "Mr. Destiny" in a role of Mike/Mr. Destiny; "The Dark Knight" in a role of Alfred Pennyworth; "The Man Who Would Be King" in a role of Peachy Carnehan; "Get Carter" in a role of Cliff Brumby; "The Hand" in a role of Jonathan Lansdale; "Water" in a role of Governor Baxter Thwaites; "Is Anybody There?" in a role of Clarence; "Harry Brown" in a role of Harry Brown; "Gambit" in a role of Harry Tristan Dean; "The Actors" in a role of Anthony O'Malley; "Play Dirty" in a role of Capt. Douglas; "A Shock to the System" in a role of Graham Marshall;

Piper Perabo as a character Julia McCullough Piper Perabo also starred in the next movies: "Coyote Ugly" in a role of Violet Sanford; "Cheaper by the Dozen" in a role of Nora Baker; "George and the Dragon" in a role of Princess Lunna; "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" in a role of Nora Baker; "The Cave" in a role of Charlie; "First Snow" in a role of Deirdre; "Imagine Me & You" in a role of Rachel; "Perfect Opposites" in a role of Julia Bishop; "Lost and Delirious" in a role of Pauline 'Paulie' Oster; "Whiteboyz" in a role of Sara; "Carriers" in a role of Bobby;

Rebecca Hall as a character Sarah Rebecca Hall also starred in the next movies: "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" in a role of Vicky;

Scarlett Johansson as a character Olivia Wenscombe Scarlett Johansson also starred in the next movies: "Lost in Translation" in a role of Charlotte; "Home Alone 3" in a role of Molly Pruitt; "A Love Song for Bobby Long" in a role of Pursy Will; "Match Point" in a role of Nola Rice; "Scoop" in a role of Sondra Pransky; "The Nanny Diaries" in a role of Annie Braddock; "The Other Boleyn Girl" in a role of Mary Boleyn; "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" in a role of Cristina; "In Good Company" in a role of Alex Foreman; "The Island" in a role of Sarah Jordan; "The Spirit" in a role of Silken Floss; "He's Just Not That Into You" in a role of Anna; "Ghost World" in a role of Rebecca; "Just Cause" in a role of Katie Armstrong; "The Man Who Wasn't There" in a role of Birdy Abundas; "Iron Man 2" in a role of Black Widow;

Samantha Mahurin as a character Jess Samantha Mahurin starred only in the movie "The Prestige"

David Bowie as a character Tesla David Bowie also starred in the next movies: "My West (Gunslinger's Revenge)" in a role of Jack Sikora; "August" in a role of Ogilvie; "The Snowman" in a role of Narrator; "Labyrinth" in a role of Jareth the Goblin King; "The Hunger" in a role of John;

Andy Serkis as a character Alley Andy Serkis also starred in the next movies: "King Kong" in a role of Kong/Lumpy; "Stormbreaker" in a role of Mr. Grin; "Blessed" in a role of Father Carlo; "Flushed Away" in a role of Spike; "The Cottage"; "Extraordinary Rendition" in a role of The Interrogator; "Inkheart" in a role of Capricorn; "13 Going on 30" in a role of Richard Kneeland; "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" in a role of Ian Dury;

Daniel Davis as a character Judge Daniel Davis also starred in the next movies: "K-9" in a role of Halstead;

Jim Piddock as a character Prosecutor Jim Piddock also starred in the next movies: "The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising" in a role of Old George; "For Your Consideration" in a role of Simon Whitset; "A Different Loyalty" in a role of George Quennell; "101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure"; "Falling Up" in a role of Phillip Dowling;

Christopher Neame as a character Defender Christopher Neame also starred in the next movies: "Steel Dawn" in a role of Sho, Hired Killer; "Species III" in a role of Dr. Nicholas Turner;

Mark Ryan as a character Captain Mark Ryan also starred in the next movies: "Return to Sender" in a role of Mark Schlesser;

Roger Rees as a character Owens Roger Rees also starred in the next movies: "The Scorpion King" in a role of King Pheron; "Frida" in a role of Guillermo Kahlo; "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot" in a role of Parnell; "The Pink Panther" in a role of Larocque; "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" in a role of Sheriff of Rotingham; "Return to Never Land" in a role of Edward; "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties" in a role of Mr. Hobbs; "The Invasion" in a role of Yorish; "Happy Tears" in a role of Antiques Dealer;

Jamie Harris as a character Sullen Warder Jamie Harris also starred in the next movies: "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Hook-Handed Man; "Every Little Step" in a role of Himself; "Knife Edge" in a role of Derek;