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 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 (voice) | |
| Dee Bradley Baker | ... | Don (voice) | |
| Paget Brewster | ... | Lana Lang (voice) | |
| Maria Canals-Barrera | ... | Ellen Yindel (voice) (as Maria Canals) | |
| Cathy Cavadini | ... | Joanie (voice) (as Catherine Cavadini) | |
| Townsend Coleman | ... | Morrie (voice) | |
| Grey Griffin | ... | Anchor Carla (voice) | |
| Richard Doyle | ... | The Mayor (voice) | |
| Greg Eagles | ... | Mackie (voice) | |
| Michael Emerson | ... | Joker (voice) | |
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Michael Jackson | ... | Alfred Pennyworth (voice) |
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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?
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batman | the joker character | lana lang character | bruce wayne character | batman character |Taglines:
Gotham City Belongs To The Batman (Deluxe Edition) See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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25 September 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Alfred Pennyworth: Sir, you can't seriously be...?
Batman: Mm-hmm.
Alfred Pennyworth: He's in his prime. He'll kill you.
Batman: It's the only way I'll know.
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Although Frank Miller's graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns" was originally adapted into two parts, Warner Home Video re-edited them into a single direct-to-video animated feature, "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Deluxe Edition." See more »Quotes
Mutant Leader: [picks up shell next to fallen Mutant member] Rubber bullets. Ha! All this metal, and you don't even use it to kill! It's just a shell to keep you safe? What's the matter? Ain't you got the stomach for it? I call you coward! Come out here and face me like a man. I kill you, I eat your heart! Prove you can take me. Prove you can fight with your hands. C'mon, man! You borin' me.Alfred Pennyworth: Sir, you can't seriously be...?
Batman: Mm-hmm.
Alfred Pennyworth: He's in his prime. He'll kill you.
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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.