About The Dark Knight
- Released on July 16, 2008
The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, is a thrilling and dark exploration of the Caped Crusader's world. The movie follows the journey of Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman, as he continues his mission to keep the streets of Gotham City safe. In this sequel to Batman Begins, Batman (Christian Bale) teams up with Lieutenant James Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to take down the last of Gotham's criminal underworld. This dynamic trio is a formidable force against crime, and their partnership proves to be a significant threat to the remaining criminal organizations in Gotham.
However, their success does not come without consequences. The audience is introduced to a new and terrifying villain, the Joker, played by the late Heath Ledger in his iconic and chilling performance. The Joker is a criminal mastermind who thrives on chaos and anarchy. He is a force of nature, unlike any other villain Batman has faced before, and he is determined to tear apart the alliance between Batman, Gordon, and Dent. Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is both captivating and haunting, making him one of the most memorable villains in movie history.
The Dark Knight is not just a superhero movie; it is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of morality, ethics, and the human condition. The characters are multi-dimensional, and their motivations and actions are not always clear-cut. Batman is not just a superhero; he is a flawed and tormented individual who is willing to sacrifice everything to protect the people of Gotham. Gordon is a dedicated and honorable cop who is torn between his duty to uphold the law and his loyalty to Batman. Dent is an idealistic and ambitious district attorney who is determined to rid Gotham of crime, no matter the cost. The Joker, on the other hand, is a force of chaos who seeks to destroy everything that is good and just in the world. The movie raises questions about the nature of good and evil, the consequences of our actions, and the lengths we are willing to go to protect the ones we love.
Full Cast of The Dark Knight
Christian Bale plays Bruce Wayne / Batman
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Gary Oldman plays James Gordon
Aaron Eckhart plays Harvey Dent / Two-Face
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Tommy Lister Jr. plays Tattooed Prisoner
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Danny Goldring plays Grumpy
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Greg Beam plays Drug Buyer
Erik Hellman plays Junkie
Beatrice Rosen plays Natascha
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Edison Chen plays LSI VP
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James Farruggio plays Man No. 1
Tom McElroy plays Man No. 2
Will Zahrn plays Assistant DA
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Sam Derence plays Male Guest
Jennifer Knox plays Female Guest
Patrick Clear plays Judge Freel
Sarah Jayne Dunn plays Maroni's Mistress
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Sophia Hinshelwood plays Reporter
Keith Kupferer plays Heckler
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Richard Dillane plays Acting Commissioner
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Chris Petschler plays Convoy Leader
Aidan Feore plays Fat Thug
Philip Bulcock plays Murphy
Paul Birchard plays Cop with Fat Thug
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K. Todd Freeman plays Polk
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Michael Andrew Gorman plays Cop at Hospital
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Matt Rippy plays First Mate
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Helene Maksoud plays Mother
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Lorna Gayle plays Passenger
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Matthew Leitch plays Prisoner on Ferry
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William Armstrong plays Evans
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Tristan Tait plays Uniform Cop
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Jonathan Ryland plays Passenger Ferry Pilot
James Scales plays Guardsman
Nigel Carrington plays Warden
Ian Pirie plays Corrections Officer
Lateef Lovejoy plays Prisoner
Grahame Edwards plays Prisoner
Roger Monk plays Prisoner
Ronan Summers plays Prisoner
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Michael Corey Foster plays Honor Guard Leader
Hannah Gunn plays Gordon's Daughter
Jon Lee Brody plays Waiter (uncredited)
Debbi Burns plays Bank Patron (uncredited)
Maritza Cabrera plays Party Guest (uncredited)
Shirin Caiola plays Party Guest with Glass (uncredited)
Laura Chernicky plays Party Guest (uncredited)
Henry Milton Chu plays Lau Henchman (uncredited)
Kelli Clevenger plays Paramedic (uncredited)
Richard Divizio plays Chechen Gangster (uncredited)
Tony Domino plays Press Conference Heckler (uncredited)
David Fultz plays Pedestrian (uncredited)
Natalie Hallam plays Ferry Passenger (uncredited)
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Erron Jay plays Prisoner (uncredited)
Nicky Katt plays Shotgun SWAT (uncredited)
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Don Kress plays Maroni's Henchman (uncredited)
Tim Krueger plays Assistant D.A. (uncredited)
Dan Latham plays Police Sgt. Spellman / Gotham Bomb Squad (uncredited)
Tom McComas plays Helicopter SWAT Sniper (uncredited)
James Mellor plays Ferry Passenger (uncredited)
Joseph Oliveira plays Officer (uncredited)
Buster Reeves plays Joker's Thug #2 (uncredited)
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Amit Shah plays Party Guest (uncredited)
Michelle Shields plays Angry Hospital Relative (uncredited)
Sofiya Smirnova plays Evacuee (uncredited)
Bruce Spielbauer plays High-Ranking Police Official (uncredited)
Robert Patrick Stern plays Extra (uncredited)
Robert Stone plays Dept. of Corrections Resident (uncredited)
Richard Strobel plays Detective (uncredited)
Tom Townsend plays Police Officer (uncredited)
John Turk plays Chechen's Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Chris Wilson plays Major Crime Unit Detective (uncredited)
Kevin Zaideman plays Party Staff (uncredited)
Rob Clark plays Party Guest (uncredited)
Brandon Lambdin plays Armoured Car SWAT
Craig Braginsky plays Police Officer (uncredited)
Mike Whyte plays Police Officer (uncredited)
Tina Simmons plays Detective (uncredited)
Rick Avery plays Masked Thug (uncredited)
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Discover the backstage crew of The Dark Knight →- Christian Bale
- Heath Ledger
- Michael Caine
- Gary Oldman
- Aaron Eckhart
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Morgan Freeman
- Nestor Carbonell
- Monique Gabriela Curnen
- Ron Dean
- Chin Han
- Eric Roberts
- Ritchie Coster
- Anthony Michael Hall
- Keith Szarabajka
- Joshua Harto
- Melinda McGraw
- Nathan Gamble
- Michael Jai White
- Colin McFarlane
- Nydia Rodriguez Terracina
- Tommy Lister Jr.
- William Fichtner
- Cillian Murphy
- Patrick Leahy
- Matt Skiba
- David Dastmalchian
- Michael Vieau
- Michael Stoyanov
- William Smillie
- Danny Goldring
- Matthew O'Neill
- Olumiji Olawumi
- Greg Beam
- Erik Hellman
- Beatrice Rosen
- Vincenzo Nicoli
- Edison Chen
- Andy Luther
- James Farruggio
- Tom McElroy
- Will Zahrn
- James Fierro
- Sam Derence
- Jennifer Knox
- Patrick Clear
- Sarah Jayne Dunn
- Charles Venn
- Winston Ellis
- Sophia Hinshelwood
- Keith Kupferer
- Joseph Luis Caballero
- Richard Dillane
- Daryl Satcher
- Chris Petschler
- Aidan Feore
- Philip Bulcock
- Paul Birchard
- Walter Lewis
- Vincent Riotta
- Nancy Crane
- K. Todd Freeman
- Matt Shallenberger
- Michael Andrew Gorman
- Lanny Lutz
- Peter DeFaria
- Matt Rippy
- Andrew Bicknell
- Ariyon Bakare
- Doug Ballard
- Helene Maksoud
- Tommy Campbell
- Craig Heaney
- Lorna Gayle
- Lisa McAllister
- Peter Brooke
- Joshua Rollins
- Dale Rivera
- Matthew Leitch
- Thomas Gaitsch
- William Armstrong
- Adam Kalesperis
- Tristan Tait
- Bronson Webb
- David Ajala
- Gertrude Kyles
- Jonathan Ryland
- James Scales
- Nigel Carrington
- Ian Pirie
- Lateef Lovejoy
- Grahame Edwards
- Roger Monk
- Ronan Summers
- Wai Wong
- Michael Corey Foster
- Hannah Gunn
- Jon Lee Brody
- Debbi Burns
- Maritza Cabrera
- Shirin Caiola
- Laura Chernicky
- Henry Milton Chu
- Kelli Clevenger
- Richard Divizio
- Tony Domino
- David Fultz
- Natalie Hallam
- Jordon Hodges
- Erron Jay
- Nicky Katt
- Thomas Kosik
- Don Kress
- Tim Krueger
- Dan Latham
- Tom McComas
- James Mellor
- Joseph Oliveira
- Buster Reeves
- Peter Rnic
- Amit Shah
- Michelle Shields
- Sofiya Smirnova
- Bruce Spielbauer
- Robert Patrick Stern
- Robert Stone
- Richard Strobel
- Tom Townsend
- John Turk
- John Warman
- Chris Wilson
- Kevin Zaideman
- Rob Clark
- Brandon Lambdin
- Craig Braginsky
- Mike Whyte
- Tina Simmons
- Rick Avery