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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Old heroes never die. They just get darker.
2012 | 76m | English

(65955 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

Director: Jay Oliva
Writer: Bob Goodman, Frank Miller
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Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Release Date: Aug 21, 2012
Director: Jay Oliva
Writer: Bob Goodman, Frank Miller
Genres: Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Mystery
Keywords future, dystopia, based on graphic novel, super power, dreary
Production Companies Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $3,500,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Peter Weller Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Ariel Winter Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
David Selby James Gordon (voice)
Wade Williams Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
Michael McKean Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
Rob Paulsen Jeff Adams (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams Mutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)
Gary Anthony Sturgis Silk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)
Paget Brewster Lana Lang (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui Hernando / TV Host (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera Yindel (voice)
Cathy Cavadini Joanie / Woman with Hot Dog (voice)
Townsend Coleman Morrie / Civilian (voice)
Grey DeLisle Anchor Carla / Female Mutant (voice)
Greg Eagles Mackie (voice)
Michael Emerson Joker (voice)
Michael Jackson Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Maurice LaMarche Dr. Willing / News Anchor (voice)
Sam McMurray Anchor Ted (voice)
Andrea Romano Woman / Police Dispatch (voice)
Tara Strong Michelle / Young Bruce Wayne / Kevin Ridley / Anchor Trish / Additional Voices (voice)
James Patrick Stuart Murray (voice)
James Arnold Taylor Mr. Hudson / Spud / Additional Voices (voice)
Bruce Timm Thomas Wayne (voice)
Gwendoline Yeo Lola Chong (voice)
Danny Jacobs Merkel (voice)
Yuri Lowenthal Son of Batman / Rookie Police Officer (voice)
Richard Doyle The Mayor (voice)
Frank Welker Mayor Stevenson / Weather Man (voice)
Jim Wise Femur (voice)
Name Job
Christopher D. Lozinski Editor
Christopher Drake Original Music Composer
Bob Goodman Screenplay
Jay Oliva Director
Frank Miller Novel, Graphic Novel Illustrator
Name Title
Benjamin Melniker Executive Producer
Sam Register Executive Producer
Bruce Timm Executive Producer
Michael Uslan Executive Producer
Alan Burnett Co-Producer
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Reviews

Ruuz
9.0

The only area in which _The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1_ suffers, is foretold in the title: This is just part one. You watch those two parts combined back to back? You've got the best superhero movie ever made. _Final rating:★★★★½ - Ridiculously strong appeal. I can’t stop thinking about it._ ...

Jun 23, 2021