The Prestige (2006) | Details

Plot Summary

In the end of the nineteenth century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough, and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death, and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2007)

Oscar 2007

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Best Achievement in Art Direction

Nathan Crowley Julie Ochipinti

Oscar 2007

Nominated

Best Achievement in Cinematography

Wally Pfister