The Dark Knight(2008)- Production Details

Poster of The Dark Knight

Synopsis

With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • July 18, 2008

MPAA Rating

PG-13 (for intense sequences of violence and some menace)

Genres

Action/Adventure, Crime, Adaptation, Sequel, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Distributors

Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

Box Office

$533,316,064

Run Time

2 hours 32 minutes

Also Known As

  • Batman Begins Sequel
  • The Dark Knight
  • The Dark Knight 3D

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong, China
  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Los Angeles, California USA

Produced In

United States
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Directors

Christopher Nolan

Director

CAST

Christian Bale

Bruce Wayne/Batman

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Rachel Dawes

Heath Ledger

The Joker

Michael Caine

Alfred

Gary Oldman

James Gordon

Morgan Freeman

Lucius Fox
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