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2008 · 152 min · PG-13

The Dark Knight

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Action, Crime, Thriller

The Dark Knight (2008) is a Action film, directed by Christopher Nolan set during the 2000s. It runs 152 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A superhero and organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and identity play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Hans ZimmerJames Newton Howard
Cinematography
Wally Pfister
Cast
Christian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartMichael CaineMaggie GyllenhaalGary OldmanMorgan FreemanMonique Gabriela Curnen

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
SuperheroOrganized Crime
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalIdentity
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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