Directed by:
Christopher Nolan
Written by:
Christopher Nolan
Jonathan Nolan
Story by:
Christopher Nolan
David S. Goyer
Based on the characters by:
Bob Kane
Genre:
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Runtime:
152 mins
Plot:
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Release Date:
July 18, 2008
Follows:
Batman Begins
Followed by:
The Dark Knight Rises
Reception:
Cast:
Christian Bale
Heath Ledger
Aaron Eckhart
Michael Caine
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Gary Oldman
Morgan Freeman
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Ron Dean
Cillian Murphy
Chin Han
Nestor Carbonell
Eric Roberts
NOMINATED
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Christopher Nolan
Charles Roven
Emma Thomas
Best Director
Christopher Nolan
Best Adapted Screenplay
Christopher Nolan
Jonathan Nolan
David S. Goyer
Best Cinematography
Wally Pfister
Best Original Score
James Newton Howard
Hans Zimmer
Best Hair & Makeup
John Caglione Jr.
Conor O’Sullivan
Peter Robb-King
Best Visual Effects
Nick Davis
Chris Corbould
Tim Webber
Paul J. Franklin
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Heath Ledger
- Best Achievement in Sound Editing | Richard King
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Wally Pfister
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Lee Smith
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Nathan Crowley, Peter Lando
- Best Achievement in Makeup | John Caglione Jr., Conor O’Sullivan
- Best Achievement in Sound Mixing | Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo, Ed Novick
- Best Achievement in Visual Effects | Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber, Paul J. Franklin
Wins
- Best Supporting Actor | Heath Ledger
Nominations
- Best Cinematography | Wally Pfister
- Best Editing | Lee Smith
- Best Costume Design | Lindy Hemming
- Best Production Design | Nathan Crowley, Peter Lando
- Best Original Music | James Newton Howard, Hans Zimmer
- Best Make Up & Hair | Peter Robb-King
- Best Sound | Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo, Ed Novick, Richard King
- Best Special Visual Effects | Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber, Paul J. Franklin
Wins
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Heath Ledger
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Heath Ledger
- Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | Lee Smith
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Wally Pfister
Wins
- Excellence in Fantasy Film | Nathan Crowley
Wins
- Excellence in Fantasy Film | Lindy Hemming
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Christopher Nolan
Wins
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | James Newton Howard, Hans Zimmer
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, David S. Goyer