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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 neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption and identity run throughout.

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
When

Premise & themes

Premise
SuperheroNeo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionIdentity
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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