Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (Video 2012)

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

Writers:

Bob Goodman (screenplay), Bob Kane (characters),

Stars:

Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Weller	...	Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Ariel Winter	...	Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
David Selby	...	Commissioner Gordon (voice)
Wade Williams	...	Harvey Dent (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui	...	Hernando / TV Host (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Paget Brewster	...	Lana Lang (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera	...	Ellen Yindel (voice) (as Maria Canals)
Cathy Cavadini	...	Joanie / Woman with Hot Dog (voice)
Townsend Coleman	...	Morrie / Civilian (voice)
Grey DeLisle	...	Anchor Carla / Female Mutant (voice)
Richard Doyle	...	The Mayor (voice)
Greg Eagles	...	Mackie (voice)
Michael Emerson	...	Joker (voice)
Michael Jackson	...	Alfred Pennyworth (voice)

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

batman | helicopter explosion | 17 year old | childhood flashback | close up of mouth | 

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Taglines:

Old heroes never die. They just get darker.

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Genres:

Animation | Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of violence and action

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Batman DCU: Mroczny rycerz powrot, czesc 1

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The red phone that the Commissioner uses to contact Batman has the same design, and beeping tone that the one from the 1960s TV series had.

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Quotes

Commissioner Gordon: That was some stunt you pulled at the racetrack.
Bruce Wayne: Keeps the blood flowing.
Commissioner Gordon: So long as most of it stays inside you.
Bruce Wayne: Worried about me?
Commissioner Gordon: Let's just say I'm glad you survived Batman's retirement and I was hoping you'd keep it that way.

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Connections

Followed by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)

User Reviews

a slice of brilliance

There has been a few really good straight to DVD Batman animations, but this one takes the cake. Having watched the last installment of Christpher Nolans Batman on the big screen, this little piece just keeps the fire burning. Im so impressed by the attention to detail and story line that i wont even begin to give you the low-down/plot, you just need to see it for yourself. Any fans out there will be glad to know this is part one of a series and when you watch it, you'll see how the story drives you straight into the cliff hanger , all the elements are there ,even as we get to understand that Batman/Bruce Wayne has aged significantly it doesn't slow down the action, after all "Old Heroes never die , they just get Darker". i cant wait for part II . Well done and Respect to the Director and his crew for putting this together so well.