Illusion (2004 film)

Illusion
Theatrical poster
Directed byMichael Goorjian
Written by
  • Michael Goorjian
  • Ron Marasco
  • Chris Horvath
  • Tressa DiFiglia
Based onL'Illusion Comique
by Pierre Corneille
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobert Humphreys
Edited byLaurent Wassmer
Music byChris Ferreira
Production
company
Entitled Entertainment
Distributed by
  • Gaiam Media
  • Awakened Media
  • Slowhand Releasing
Release dates
  • October 23, 2004 (2004-10-23) (HIFF)
  • February 17, 2006 (2006-02-17) (United States)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Illusion is a 2004 American drama film directed by Michael Goorjian in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay, written by Goorjian, Ron Marasco, Chris Horvath, and Tressa DiFiglia, is loosely based on Pierre Corneille's 17th-century play L'Illusion Comique. The film stars Kirk Douglas, Goorjian, Marasco, and Karen Tucker. It tells the story of a legendary film director who is shown three visions of the life of the son he never knew.

The film had its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 23, 2004, where it received the Screenwriting Award. It began a limited theatrical release in the United States on February 17, 2006.