2006 · 130 min · PG-13

The Prestige

Name: The Prestige
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2006
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

The Prestige (2006) is a Drama film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in London during the 1900s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A con artist, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession, revenge, and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer

David Julyan

Cinematography

Wally Pfister

Cast

Hugh JackmanChristian BaleMichael CainePiper PeraboRebecca HallScarlett JohanssonSamantha MahurinDavid Bowie

The world of this film

Setting

Where

London

Setting

Urban

When

1900s

Premise & themes

Premise

Con Artist

Themes

Obsession Revenge Identity

Structure

Non Linear / Fractured Timeline Frame Narrative Unreliable Narrator

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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