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The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay 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 Jim 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. The cast includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.

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Christian BaleMichael CaineHeath LedgerGary OldmanAaron EckhartMaggie GyllenhaalMorgan FreemanEric RobertsColin McFarlaneChin Han
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Release date
July 18, 2008
Status
Released
Director
Christopher Nolan
Writers
Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Bob Kane
Country of origin
United States, United Kingdom
Language
English
Runtime
2h 35m
Wikidata ID
Q163872

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