A Friendship That Became a Rivalry...A Rivalry That Became a BattleDirected by Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Christopher Nolan (Memento, Batman Begins, Insomnia) comes the mysterious and dark fantasy thriller The Prestige. With an exceptional cast that includes two time Oscar winner Michael Caine (The Italian Job, Escape to Victory), Christian Bale (Batman Begins, The Machinist, American Psycho), Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Happy Feet, Van Helsing) and Scarlett Johansson (Match Point, Girl with a Pearl Ear-ring) The Prestige is both evocative and mesmerising. The all star cast is further supported by first class performances from David Bowie (Labyrinth) and Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings Trilogy). Released on the 12th March the DVD will feature The Director’s Notebook and the theatrical trailer. Based on the highly acclaimed novel by Christopher Priest, The Prestige is set against the backdrop of Victorian London. It is the 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.From the time that they first met as young magicians on the rise, Robert Angier (Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Bale) were competitors. However, their friendly competition evolves into a bitter rivalry making them fierce enemies-for-life and consequently jeopardizing the lives of everyone around them.
Full of twists and turns, The Prestige explores the darker side of magic where fantasy and reality become inextricably entwined and illusion prevails. The Prestige