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The Dark Knight (2008)

PG-13 · 2008-07-16 · 2h 32m · EN
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Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

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Christopher NolanDirector
Budget
$185M
Box office
$1B

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▶ The Joker Visits Gotham Hospital Clip▶ The Joker's Interrogation Clip▶ Harvey Dent and The Joker Clip▶ Mr. Reese's Plan Clip▶ Official Trailer

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Christian BaleChristian BaleBruce Wayne / BatmanHeath LedgerHeath LedgerJokerMichael CaineMichael CaineAlfred PennyworthGary OldmanGary OldmanJames GordonAaron EckhartAaron EckhartHarvey Dent / Two-FaceMaggie GyllenhaalMaggie GyllenhaalRachel DawesMorgan FreemanMorgan FreemanLucius FoxNestor CarbonellNestor CarbonellAnthony GarciaMonique Gabriela CurnenMonique Gabriela CurnenAnna RamirezRon DeanRon DeanMichael WuertzChin HanChin HanLauEric RobertsEric RobertsSal Maroni

Keywords

Dc comicsJokerBased on comicCriminal mastermindSuperheroSuper powerBatmanImaxAnti heroOrganized crimeNeo-noirVigilanteSecret identityCrime fighterScarecrowSadismChaosTragic heroDistrict attorneySuper villainFighting crimeAnti villain

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityDc Comics · Joker · Based On ComicVisual styleNeo NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference1422

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Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

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The Dark Knight has a runtime of 152 minutes.

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