# 52 The Prestige (2006)

The Prestige is a 2006 drama film directed by Christopher Nolan, from a screenplay adapted by him and his brother Jonathan Nolan from Christopher Priest's 1995 World Fantasy Award-winning novel of the same name. The story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century. Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion, they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results.

The American-British co-production features Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla. It also stars Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, Andy Serkis, and Rebecca Hall. The film reunites Nolan with actors Bale and Caine from Batman Begins, and returning cinematographer Wally Pfister, production designer Nathan Crowley, film score composer David Julyan, and editor Lee Smith.

The film was released on October 20, 2006, receiving positive reviews and strong box office results, and received Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Along with The Illusionist and Scoop,The Prestige was one of three films in 2006 to explore the world of stage magicians.

Directed by	Christopher Nolan
Produced by	Aaron Ryder Emma Thomas Christopher Nolan
Screenplay by	Jonathan Nolan Christopher Nolan
Based on	The Prestige by Christopher Priest
Starring	Hugh Jackman Christian Bale Scarlett Johansson Michael Caine
Music by	David Julyan
Cinematography	Wally Pfister
Edited by	Lee Smith
Production company	Touchstone Pictures Newmarket Films Syncopy
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures (United States) Warner Bros.(International)
Release dates	October 20, 2006
Running time	130 minutes
Country	United States United Kingdom
Language	English
Budget	$40 million
Box office	$109.7 million

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