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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Science Fiction • 2012 • 1 hr 16 min
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7.5
IMDb
7.9

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?

Staring

Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Wade Williams, Michael McKean

Directed By

Jay Oliva

Written By

Bob Goodman

Attributes

Dark

Genre

Science FictionActionAnimationMysterySuperhero

Release Date

August 21, 2012

User Reviews

Sam Willwerth
Sam Willwerth
A faithful adaptation of the comic book, that any fan of Batman will probably love.
Jon Mantis
Jon Mantis
Very interesting story, great characters, and just all around great execution. Be sure to watch it together with Part 2!
Carson
Carson
This is a near perfect adaptation of one of the most iconic batman stories ever!
AverageJoey
AverageJoey
One of the best films in the DC animated universe especially when talking about batman.
Nikola Jagnich
Nikola Jagnich
My favorite Batman story in animated movie format! 5*
James
James
My favourite Batman film to date. This and part 2 are the best superhero films
Artyom
Artyom
Amazing story done with effective animation.
Caleb
Caleb
Excellent adaptation of the excellent graphic novel
Mr.Garisson
Mr.Garisson
An amazing batman film that showcases many sides of a very complex story
Thomas
Thomas
A really great start to the Dark Knight Returns duology - even if it’s mostly setup for the spectacular second part.

Stats

Ratings
285 (4%)
647 (9%)
3,865 (52%)
2,632 (35%)
7.5 – Based on 7.4k ratings
Attributes
Slow
Simple
Light
Fast
Complex
Dark
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Friends
Self
Family
38%
55%
7%
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
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?
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Cast & Crew

Jay Oliva
Jay
Oliva
Peter Weller
Peter
Weller
Ariel Winter
Ariel
Winter
David Selby
David
Selby
Wade Williams
Wade
Williams
Michael McKean
Michael
McKean
Rob Paulsen
Rob
Paulsen
Gary Anthony Williams
Gary Anthony Williams
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Paget Brewster
Paget
Brewster
Carlos Alazraqui
Carlos
Alazraqui
Bob Goodman
Bob
Goodman

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