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Movie

The Dark Knight(2008)

ActionCrimeThriller
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Runtime 152 min
Written by Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer, Jonathan Nolan
IMDb8.5/10

Synopsis

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 BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartMichael CaineMaggie GyllenhaalGary OldmanMorgan FreemanMonique Gabriela Curnen

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