The Dark Knight Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Batman (Christian Bale) raises the stakes in his war on crime in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight." With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city 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 (Heath Ledger).

Action Adventure Crime Sequel Superhero Gangster

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Dark Knight.

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  Christian Bale

  The Bride!, Batman Begins

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  Heath Ledger

  I'm Not There, The Order

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  Morgan Freeman

  Se7en (IMAX - 30th Anniversary), Angel Has Fallen

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  Michael Caine

  Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises

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  Gary Oldman

  Parthenope, Batman Begins

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  Aaron Eckhart

  Classified, London Has Fallen

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  Maggie Gyllenhaal

  Monster House, Nanny McPhee Returns

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  Eric Roberts

  Babylon, Arena Wars

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  Anthony Michael Hall

  Roswell Delirium, Air Force One Down

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  Nestor Carbonell

  Bandit, The Image of You

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  Melinda McGraw

  Izzy Gets the F Across Town, Weather Girl

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  Nathan Gamble

  The Hole 3D, Dolphin Tale 2

Crew Behind the Film

The The Dark Knight behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Christopher Nolan last directed Oppenheimer and Tenet. The film's writer Jonah Nolan last wrote Interstellar and Hell and Gone.

Director

Christopher Nolan

Screenwriters

Jonah Nolan
David S. Goyer

Producer

Charles Roven

Production Details

What we know about the The Dark Knight movie production.

Key Facts

• Director Christopher Nolan will shoot four action sequences, including the introduction of the Joker, played by Heath Ledger, in the large-screen IMAX format.

Production Updates for The Dark Knight

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Dark Knight movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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