Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1(2012)
“Old heroes never die. They just get darker.”
Overview
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?
Director
Jay Oliva
Studio
Warner Premiere
Budget
$4M
Cast
Peter Weller
as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Ariel Winter
as Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
David Selby
as James Gordon (voice)
Wade Williams
as Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
Michael McKean
as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
Rob Paulsen
as Jeff Adams (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
as Mutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)
Gary Anthony Sturgis
as Silk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)
Paget Brewster
as Lana Lang (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
as Hernando / TV Host (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
as Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera
as Yindel (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Warner Premiere • Warner Bros. Animation • DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?▼
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What is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 about?▼
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?
Who directed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?▼
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 was directed by Jay Oliva and released in 2012. It is a science fiction, action, animation, mystery film.
How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?▼
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?▼
The cast of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 includes Peter Weller as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice), Ariel Winter as Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice), David Selby as James Gordon (voice), Wade Williams as Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice), Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice) and more.
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