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The Prestige

Thriller. Two magicians feud bitterly after one of them performs the ultimate trick - teleportation - leaving the other to obsess about discovering his secret.

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.

2 hours, 10 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Mar 2025 22:30

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Sun 20 Feb 2011 22:00
  • Tue 5 Jun 2012 22:30
  • Tue 5 Jun 2012 23:00
  • Wed 2 Jan 2013 21:00
  • Sat 5 Jan 2013 22:05
  • Sun 17 Aug 2014 22:00
  • Sat 12 Dec 2015 22:45
  • Sat 12 Dec 2015 23:45
  • Sat 28 May 2016 23:00
  • Wed 29 May 2024 23:40
  • Thu 30 May 2024 00:40
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025 22:30

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