The Dark Knight (2008)
Welcome to a world without rules.
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.
Cast
- Christian Bale - Bruce Wayne
- Heath Ledger - Joker
- Aaron Eckhart - Harvey Dent
- Michael Caine - Alfred
- Maggie Gyllenhaal - Rachel
- Gary Oldman - Gordon
- Morgan Freeman - Lucius Fox
- Monique Gabriela Curnen - Ramirez
- Ron Dean - Wuertz
- Cillian Murphy - Scarecrow
Screenplay
- Jonathan Nolan (Screenplay)
- Christopher Nolan (Screenplay)
- David S. Goyer (Story)
- Bob Kane (Characters)
- Christopher Nolan (Story)
Themes
Superhero Legends and Powers, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Superheroes and Power, Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal
Keywords
sadism, chaos, secret identity, crime fighter, superhero, anti hero, scarecrow, based on comic, vigilante, organized crime, tragic hero, anti villain, criminal mastermind, district attorney, super power
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark Knight about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight was directed by Christopher Nolan.
- Who stars in The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman.
- How long is The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight is a Action, Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight has a Filmori rating of 4.8/5 based on 4 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight had a budget of $185M.
- How much did The Dark Knight gross?
- The Dark Knight grossed $1.0B worldwide.
- Where was The Dark Knight produced?
- The Dark Knight was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Dark Knight?
- The themes of The Dark Knight include: Superhero Legends and Powers, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Superheroes and Power, Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.