The Dark Knight (2008)

The Dark Knight is a 2008 British-American superhero action film based on the comic book character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. It is the sequel to 2005's Batman Begins. In the film, Bruce Wayne / Batman (Bale), Police Lieutenant James Gordon (Oldman), and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart) form an alliance to combat organized crime in Gotham City, but they are confronted by the Joker (Ledger), an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to undermine Batman's power and throw the city into chaos.

The film received critical acclaim for its screenplay, visual style, musical score, stunts, mature themes, performances (particularly Ledger's), cinematography, action sequences, and direction. It was considered one of the best films of its decade and one of the greatest and most influential films of all time. During its theatrical run, the film also set a number of records.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman
Release dates: July 14, 2008 (New York City)/July 18, 2008 (United States)/July 25, 2008 (United Kingdom)
Running time: 152 minutes