USA / UK,
2008, 152 min
(Alternative: 146 min)
Directed by:
Christopher NolanCinematography:
Wally PfisterCast:
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy, Eric Roberts, Ritchie Coster (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan reunite following their blockbuster success with Batman Begins! This time, Heath Ledger joins the cast as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart stars as Harvey Dent in anall new adventure of The Dark Knight. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and new district attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham City forever. The three enjoy early success, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Ledger), who throws Gotham into anarchy and forces Batman ever closer to crossing the line between hero and vigilante. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2009 - Heath Ledger (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2009 - Best Sound Editing
- 2009 - Wally Pfister (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2009 - Lee Smith (Best Achievement in Film Editing)
- 2009 - Nathan Crowley (Best Achievement in Production Design)
- 2009 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 2009 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 2009 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2009 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2009 - Wally Pfister (Best Cinematography)
- 2009 - Best Editing
- 2009 - Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard (Best Music)
- 2009 - Best Sound
- 2009 - Best Costume Design
- 2009 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2009 - Best Production Design
- 2009 - Best Special Visual Effects
Goya Awards
- 2009 - Christopher Nolan (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2009 - Christopher Nolan (Best American Film)
Golden Globes
- 2009 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2009 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2009 - Best Action Movie
- 2009 - Best Picture
- 2009 - Christopher Nolan (Best Director)
- 2009 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2009 - Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard (Best Composer)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2008 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2008 - Wally Pfister (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2008 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2008 - Best Film
- 2008 - Christopher Nolan (Best Director)
- 2008 - Best Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2008 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2008 - Wally Pfister (Best Cinematographer)
The Saturn Awards
- 2018 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection
- 2009 - Best Action/Adventure Film
- 2009 - Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan (Best Writing)
- 2009 - Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2009 - Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard (Best Music)
- 2009 - Chris Corbould, Nick Davis, Paul J. Franklin, Tim Webber (Best Special / Visual Effects)
- 2009 - Christopher Nolan (Best Director)
- 2009 - Christian Bale (Best Actor)
- 2009 - Maggie Gyllenhaal (Best Actress)
- 2009 - Lindy Hemming (Best Costumes)
- 2009 - Conor O'Sullivan, John Caglione, Jr. (Best Make-Up)
- 2009 - Best DVD Special Edition Release