The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

Theatrical - Wide 2008-07-16

Cast Christian Bale Heath Ledger Aaron Eckhart Michael Caine Maggie Gyllenhaal
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Jonathan Nolan Christopher Nolan

Box Office Gross: $1,004,558,444

Running Time: 152 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, DC

Genres: Action Crime Thriller

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9/10

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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... See more 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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