Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)

In an alternative Victorian Age Gotham City, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of murders by Jack the Ripper.

Director:

Sam Liu

Writers:

James Krieg (as Jim Krieg), Brian Augustyn (graphic novel: "Gotham by Gaslight")

Stars:

Bruce Greenwood, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Cox

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Bruce Greenwood	...	Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Jennifer Carpenter	...	Selina Kyle (voice)
Chris Cox	...	Father Callahan / Additional Voices (voice)
John DiMaggio	...	Chief Bullock / Big Bill Dust / Additional Voices (voice)
David Forseth	...	Cyrus Gold (voice)
Grey Griffin	...	Sister Leslie / Jason / Additional Voices (voice)
Anthony Head	...	Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Bob Joles	...	Mayor Tolliver (voice)
Yuri Lowenthal	...	Harvey Dent / Additional Voices (voice)
Lincoln Melcher	...	Dickie (voice)
Scott Patterson	...	James Gordon (voice)
William Salyers	...	Hugo Strange / Judge (voice)
Tara Strong	...	Marlene Mahone / Tim (voice)
Bruce Timm	...	Arkham Radio Man (voice)
Kari Wuhrer	...	Barbara Gordon / Pamela Isley (voice)

Storyline

In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of Gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a bat-garbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike? The very first Elseworlds tale re-imagines the Dark Knight detective in Victorian times and pits him against the infamous murderer Jack the Ripper.

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Plot Keywords:

victorian age | alternate history | steampunk | batman | jack the ripper | 

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Taglines:

As the Ripper stalks Gotham City, the Dark Knight reveals the face of terror.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Crime | Fantasy | History | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 January 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

Company Credits

Production Co:

DC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, originally published in 1989, is considered to be DC Comics' first Elseworlds story. "In ELSEWORLDS, heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and places--some that have existed, and others that can't, couldn't or shouldn't exist." - DC editorial copy.

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Quotes

Constable: [stops Bruce's carriage] Open up! Open up in the name of the law!
[they open the door and freeze when they see Bruce and Selina Kyle making out]
Bruce Wayne: Is there a problem, officer?
Constable: Uh... no, Mr. Wayne, we've just been, uh... you should head home. Dangerous characters on the streets tonight.
Bruce Wayne: Duly noted. Anything else, gentlemen?
Constable: Uh, no. Excuse me, sir... and madam.
[tips his hat]
Constable: Have a wonderful night.

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Connections

References Batman (1989)

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Soundtracks

Can You Tame Wild Wimmen
Written by Andrew B. Sterling and Harry von Tilzer
Performed by Grey Griffin (as Grey Griffin)

User Reviews

It took me a while to figure out what was missing from the film

I gave it a 6 mostly for the concept of the film and the atmosphere which was really great but when the movie ended it still felt like something was really missing and I couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was until a few hours later... It was the actual detective work.

Before the film started my greatest question was how the hell is he going to solve any mysteries without his super powerful bat-computer and I was looking forward to see how it will play out. It turns out there was little to none of that detective work and the Bat figures out who the killer is by pure luck and nothing else, which is really a shame for the world's greatest detective.

I did enjoy other parts of the movie, but, I cannot tell you what without giving any spoilers. You should watch it yourself and you will know what I'm talking about just don't put your expectations too high for the general outcome, it's definitely not a 10 or a 9.