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Movie

The Prestige(2006)

DramaMysterySci-fi
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Runtime 130 min
Written by Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
IMDb8.2/10

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hugh JackmanChristian BaleMichael CainePiper PeraboRebecca HallScarlett JohanssonSamantha MahurinDavid Bowie

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