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The Dark Knight

16th July 2008
2h 32m
Christopher Nolan
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The Dark Knight is a Crime Action film. It was filmed April-November 2007 and released on 16th July 2008; Christopher Nolan directed the film which stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film is a sequel to the 2005 film Batman Begins. A sequel, The Dark Knight Rises, was released in 2012. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $819,558,444 on its budget.

Plot

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the 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.

Film Settings

Cast (138)

Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)
Christian Bale Bruce Wayne / Batman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008)
Heath Ledger The Joker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Bafta & Oscar Win
Maggie Gyllenhaal's profile
Maggie Gyllenhaal Rachel Dawes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Gary Oldman's profile
Gary Oldman James Gordon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Aaron Eckhart's profile
Aaron Eckhart Harvey Dent
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Michael Caine's profile
Michael Caine Alfred Pennyworth
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 74
Morgan Freeman's profile
Morgan Freeman Lucius Fox
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
Eric Roberts's profile
Eric Roberts Salvatore Maroni
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Michael Jai White's profile
Michael Jai White Gambol
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
David Dastmalchian's profile
David Dastmalchian Joker's Thug
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Nicky Katt's profile
Nicky Katt Shotgun SWAT
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Vincent Riotta's profile
Vincent Riotta Cop at 250 52nd St.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Bronson Webb's profile
Bronson Webb Bounty Hunter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
William Fichtner's profile
William Fichtner Bank Manager
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Anthony Michael Hall's profile
Anthony Michael Hall Engel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Keith Szarabajka's profile
Keith Szarabajka Stephens
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Chris Wilson's profile
Chris Wilson Major Crime Unit Detective
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Ron Dean's profile
Ron Dean Wuertz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 69
Colin McFarlane's profile
Colin McFarlane Loeb
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Ritchie Coster's profile
Ritchie Coster Chechen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Richard Dillane's profile
Richard Dillane Acting Commissioner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Ian Pirie's profile
Ian Pirie Corrections Officer
Amit Shah's profile
Amit Shah Party Guest
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Nathan Gamble's profile
Nathan Gamble James Gordon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 9
Nestor Carbonell's profile
Nestor Carbonell Mayor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
William Armstrong's profile
William Armstrong Evans
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Tina Simmons's profile
Tina Simmons Detective
Rick Avery's profile
Rick Avery Masked Thug
Monique Gabriela Curnen's profile
Monique Gabriela Curnen Ramirez
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Beatrice Rosen's profile
Beatrice Rosen Natascha
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Edison Chen's profile
Edison Chen LSI VP
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Paul Birchard's profile
Paul Birchard Cop with Fat Thug
Matt Rippy's profile
Matt Rippy First Mate
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Melinda McGraw's profile
Melinda McGraw Barbara Gordon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Winston Ellis's profile
Winston Ellis Gambol's Bodyguard
Ariyon Bakare's profile
Ariyon Bakare Guard Commander
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Lisa McAllister Passenger
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Jonathan Ryland's profile
Jonathan Ryland Passenger Ferry Pilot
Vincenzo Nicoli's profile
Vincenzo Nicoli Crime Boss
Chin Han's profile
Chin Han Lau
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Joshua Harto's profile
Joshua Harto Reese
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Will Zahrn's profile
Will Zahrn Assistant DA
K. Todd Freeman's profile
K. Todd Freeman Polk
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Peter Brooke's profile
Peter Brooke Passenger
Charles Venn's profile
Charles Venn Gambol's Bodyguard
Matthew Leitch's profile
Matthew Leitch Prisoner on Ferry
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Buster Reeves's profile
Buster Reeves Joker's Thug #2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Andrew Bicknell's profile
Andrew Bicknell Prison Ferry Pilot
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
David Ajala's profile
David Ajala Bounty Hunter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 21
Ronan Summers's profile
Ronan Summers Prisoner
Peter Rnic's profile
Peter Rnic Prisoner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Michael Stoyanov's profile
Michael Stoyanov Dopey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Tristan Tait Uniform Cop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Roger Monk's profile
Roger Monk Prisoner
Robert Stone Dept. of Corrections Resident
John Warman's profile
John Warman Detective
Patrick Leahy's profile
Patrick Leahy Gentleman at Party
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Sam Derence's profile
Sam Derence Male Guest
Doug Ballard Businessman
Tim Krueger's profile
Tim Krueger Assistant D.A.
Patrick Clear's profile
Patrick Clear Judge Freel
Tommy Campbell's profile
Tommy Campbell Passenger
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Joshua Rollins's profile
Joshua Rollins SWAT Sniper
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Debbi Burns Bank Patron
James Mellor Ferry Passenger
John Turk's profile
John Turk Chechen's Bodyguard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Matthew O'Neill Chuckles
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Olumiji Olawumi Drug Dealer
Michael Andrew Gorman's profile
Michael Andrew Gorman Cop at Hospital
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Helene Wilson's profile
Helene Wilson Mother
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 17
Lorna Gayle's profile
Lorna Gayle Passenger
Wai Wong's profile
Wai Wong Hong Kong Detective
Erron Jay's profile
Erron Jay Prisoner
Thomas Kosik Parade Police Officer
Don Kress Maroni's Henchman
Bruce Spielbauer High-Ranking Police Official
Richard Strobel Detective
Tom McElroy's profile
Tom McElroy Man No. 2
James Fierro's profile
James Fierro Thug at Party
Aidan Feore Fat Thug
Matt Skiba's profile
Matt Skiba Man Trying to Reach Coleman Reese
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Peter DeFaria's profile
Peter DeFaria Civilian
Craig Heaney's profile
Craig Heaney Passenger
Dale Rivera's profile
Dale Rivera SWAT Leader
James Scales Guardsman
Lateef Lovejoy Prisoner
Maritza Cabrera Party Guest
Laura Chernicky Party Guest
Kelli Clevenger Paramedic
Richard Divizio Chechen Gangster
Tony Domino's profile
Tony Domino Press Conference Heckler
Natalie Hallam's profile
Natalie Hallam Ferry Passenger
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Tom McComas's profile
Tom McComas Helicopter SWAT Sniper
Michelle Shields Angry Hospital Relative
Rob Clark's profile
Rob Clark Party Guest
Brandon Lambdin Armoured Car SWAT
Craig Braginsky's profile
Craig Braginsky Police Officer
James Farruggio Man No. 1
Jennifer Knox Female Guest
Sarah Jayne Dunn's profile
Sarah Jayne Dunn Maroni's Mistress
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Daryl Satcher Officer at Intersection
Greg Beam Drug Buyer
Chris Petschler Convoy Leader
Lanny Lutz's profile
Lanny Lutz Bartender
Thomas Gaitsch's profile
Thomas Gaitsch Reporter #3
Adam Kalesperis Honor Guard Man
Gertrude Kyles Fox's Secretary
Michael Corey Foster Honor Guard Leader
Hannah Gunn's profile
Hannah Gunn Gordon's Daughter
Shirin Caiola Party Guest with Glass
Henry Milton Chu Lau Henchman
David Fultz Pedestrian
Jordon Hodges Police Officer
Dan Latham Police Sgt. Spellman / Gotham Bomb Squad
Tom Townsend Police Officer
Kevin Zaideman Party Staff
Mike Whyte's profile
Mike Whyte Police Officer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.'s profile
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr. Tattooed Prisoner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49

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The Dark Knight FAQ

When was The Dark Knight released?

The Dark Knight was released 16 years ago, on Wednesday July 16th, 2008.

When was The Dark Knight filmed?

Filming of The Dark Knight began on Wednesday April 18th, 2007, and wrapped on Sunday November 11th, 2007.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Dark Knight?

The lead roles are played by Christian Bale in the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman and Heath Ledger in the role of The Joker.

How much did The Dark Knight cost to make?

The budget was $185,000,000.

How much money did The Dark Knight make?

The worldwide revenue was $1,004,558,444.

Is The Dark Knight on Netflix?

No, The Dark Knight is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Dark Knight on Amazon Prime?

No, The Dark Knight is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Dark Knight on Disney Plus?

No, The Dark Knight is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Dark Knight Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

1% 0-12
1% 13-19
7% 20-29
14% 30-39
9% 40-49
5% 50-59
1% 60-69
2% 70-79
59% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

19% Female
81% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

1% Good
1% Bad
97% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

1% Vigilante
1% Supervillain
1% Cop
1% District Attorney
1% Butler
1% Bank Manager
96% Unknown