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The Dark Knight (2008)

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The Dark Knight
PG-13
Action
Crime
Thriller
Superhero

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Release Date
July 18, 2008
Runtime
152 minutes
Writers
Jonathan Nolan , Christopher Nolan , David S. Goyer , Bob Kane

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