The Dark Knight
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The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005), and the second installment in The Dark Knight trilogy. The plot follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far Batman will go to save the city from chaos.
Production
Written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, the film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. James Newton Howard composed the score. Wally Pfister handled the cinematography. The film runs 152 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $185,000,000, The Dark Knight grossed $1,004,558,444 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Dark Knight is part of the The Dark Knight Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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