The Dark Knight Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

The follow-up to the action hit 'Batman Begins,' 'The Dark Knight' reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who once again embodies the man behind the mask.

'The Dark Knight' takes Batman across the world in his quest to fight a growing criminal threat. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman has been making headway against local crime…until a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Heath Ledger) unleashes a fresh reign of chaos across Gotham City. To stop this devious new menace--Batman's most personal and vicious enemy yet--he will have to use every high-tech weapon in his arsenal and confront everything he believes.

Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the cast in the role of Rachel Dawes. Returning from 'Batman Begins' are Gary Oldman as Lieutenant Jim Gordon; Oscar winner Michael Caine ('The Cider House Rules') as Alfred; and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman ('Million Dollar Baby') as Lucius Fox.

Movie Info

Starring:
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, more cast
Theatrical Release Date:
07/18/2008
DVD Release Date:
12/09/2008
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for intense sequences of violence and some menace
Run Time:
150 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Bros.
Production Co.:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Director(s):
Christopher Nolan
Genre(s):
Action, Crime and Mystery
Themes:
Double Life, Heroic Mission, Police Corruption, Haunted By the Past, Disfigured Criminals
Tone:
Bleak, Tense, Ominous, Humorous, Visceral
Keywords:
clown, disguise, Superhero, crimefighter, mask [disguise], secret-identity
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
English
Status:
In Theaters

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