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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013-10-08 · 148 min · ★ 8.1

Animation · Action · Mystery · Science Fiction

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-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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Directors
Jay Oliva
Production companies
Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter WellerPeter WellerBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
Ariel WinterAriel WinterCarrie Kelley / Robin (voice)
David SelbyDavid SelbyCommissioner James Gordon (voice)
Wade WilliamsWade WilliamsHarvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
Michael EmersonMichael EmersonJoker (voice)
Dee Bradley BakerDee Bradley BakerDon / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Maria Canals-BarreraMaria Canals-BarreraCommissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
Paget BrewsterPaget BrewsterLana Lang (voice)
Richard DoyleRichard DoyleThe Mayor (voice)
Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlfred Pennyworth (voice)
Yuri LowenthalYuri LowenthalThe Son of Batman / Rookie Police Officer (voice)
Michael McKeanMichael McKeanDr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
James Patrick StuartJames Patrick StuartMurray / Radio Voice (voice)
James Arnold TaylorJames Arnold TaylorMr. Hudson / Spud (voice)
Bruce TimmBruce TimmThomas Wayne / Hydrant Fireman (voice)
Frank WelkerFrank WelkerMayor Stevenson / Weather Man (voice)
Gary Anthony WilliamsGary Anthony WilliamsMutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)
Rob PaulsenRob PaulsenJeff Adams (voice)
Mark ValleyMark ValleyClark Kent / Superman (voice)
Robin Atkin DownesRobin Atkin DownesOliver Queen (voice)

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