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Batman Begins (2005)

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Batman Begins
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Crime
Drama

After witnessing his parents' deaths, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.

Release Date
June 15, 2005
Runtime
140 minutes
Main Genre
Action
Writers
Bob Kane , David S. Goyer , Christopher Nolan
Studio
Warner Bros.

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