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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

  • Video
  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
59K
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012)
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
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Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fig... Read allBatman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
59K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jay Oliva
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane(character created by: Batman)
    • Frank Miller(comic book)
    • Klaus Janson(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Peter Weller(voice)
    • Ariel Winter(voice)
    • David Selby(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jay Oliva
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane(character created by: Batman)
    • Frank Miller(comic book)
    • Klaus Janson(comic book)
  • Stars
    • Peter Weller(voice)
    • Ariel Winter(voice)
    • David Selby(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

    Videos3

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    Trailer 1:31
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    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
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    How 'The Batman' Could Connect to 'Joker'
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    How 'The Batman' Could Connect to 'Joker'

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    Top cast

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    Peter Weller
    Peter Weller
    • Batmanas Batman
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter
    • Robinas Robin
    • (voice)
    • …
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Commissioner Gordonas Commissioner Gordon
    • (voice)
    Wade Williams
    Wade Williams
    • Harvey Dentas Harvey Dent
    • (voice)
    Carlos Alazraqui
    Carlos Alazraqui
    • Hernandoas Hernando
    • (voice)
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
    • Donas Don
    • (voice)
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Lana Langas Lana Lang
    • (voice)
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    • Ellen Yindelas Ellen Yindel
    • (voice)
    • (as Maria Canals)
    Cathy Cavadini
    Cathy Cavadini
    • Joanieas Joanie
    • (voice)
    • (as Catherine Cavadini)
    Townsend Coleman
    Townsend Coleman
    • Morrieas Morrie
    • (voice)
    Grey Griffin
    Grey Griffin
    • Anchor Carlaas Anchor Carla
    • (voice)
    • (as Grey DeLisle)
    Richard Doyle
    Richard Doyle
    • The Mayoras The Mayor
    • (voice)
    Greg Eagles
    Greg Eagles
    • Mackieas Mackie
    • (voice)
    Michael Emerson
    Michael Emerson
    • Jokeras Joker
    • (voice)
    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Alfred Pennyworthas Alfred Pennyworth
    • (voice)
    Danny Jacobs
    Danny Jacobs
    • Merkelas Merkel
    • (voice)
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Dr. Herbert Willingas Dr. Herbert Willing
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yuri Lowenthal
    Yuri Lowenthal
    • Son of Batmanas Son of Batman
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Jay Oliva
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane(character created by: Batman)
      • Frank Miller(comic book)
      • Klaus Janson(comic book)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The red phone that the Commissioner uses to contact Batman has the same design and beeping tone that the one from the 1960s TV series had.
    • Quotes

      Mutant Leader: [picks up Batman out of mud] You finished, old man.

      Batman: [headbutts Mutant Leader in broken nose] You don't get it, son. This isn't a mud hole. It's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

    • Alternate versions
      A version was released on October 8, 2013 entitled 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Deluxe Edition'. This version combines both parts into a single 148 minute movie. however it cuts out the newscast part from the opening scene of Part 2.
    • Connections
      Edited into Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013)

    User reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    a slice of brilliance
    There has been a few really good straight to DVD Batman animations, but this one takes the cake. Having watched the last installment of Christpher Nolans Batman on the big screen, this little piece just keeps the fire burning. Im so impressed by the attention to detail and story line that i wont even begin to give you the low-down/plot, you just need to see it for yourself. Any fans out there will be glad to know this is part one of a series and when you watch it, you'll see how the story drives you straight into the cliff hanger , all the elements are there ,even as we get to understand that Batman/Bruce Wayne has aged significantly it doesn't slow down the action, after all "Old Heroes never die , they just get Darker". i cant wait for part II . Well done and Respect to the Director and his crew for putting this together so well.
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    • GeorgeMaxTrummler
    • Sep 15, 2012

    FAQ6

    • Why has "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" been made in two parts?
    • How faithful an adaptation is this movie to the graphic novel?
    • What happened to Robin and who was Jason?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kỵ Sĩ Bóng Đêm Trở Lại (Phần 1)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Premiere
      • DC Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Animation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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