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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

PG-1320121h 16mJay Oliva
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Old heroes never die. They just get darker."

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?

Science FictionActionAnimationMystery
FutureDystopiaBased On Graphic NovelSuper PowerDreary

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What is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) 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 stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 stars Peter Weller (Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)), Ariel Winter (Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)), David Selby (James Gordon (voice)), Wade Williams (Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)), Michael McKean (Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)). The film was directed by Jay Oliva.

How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 worth watching?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Science Fiction, Action, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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