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“The Dark Knight” (2008) overview [ "The Dark Knight" official poster ]
Batman and Lieutenant James Gordon join forces with Gotham's new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, to take on a psychotic bank robber. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker... Genre: action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller Editors'
rating: Director: Christopher Nolan. Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan (screenplay), David S. Goyer (story), Bob Kane (characters) Producers: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Lorne Orleans (IMAX version). Executive producers: Kevin De La Noy, Benjamin Melniker, Thomas Tull, Michael E. Uslan. Associate producer: Jordan Goldberg. Line producer: Philip Lee (Hong Kong) Original music: James Newton Howard, Hans Zimmer. Cinematography: Wally Pfister. Film editing: Lee Smith. Casting: John Papsidera. Production design: Nathan Crowley Cast Heath Ledger as The Joker Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman Eric Roberts as Salvatore Maroni Gary Oldman as James Gordon Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane / The Scarecrow Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes Budget: $185,000,000 (estimated) Opening weekend: $158.41m (United States) - July 20, 2008 | 4,366 screens. £11.19m (United Kingdom) - July 27, 2008 | 502 screens Premieres United States - July 14, 2008 (New York premiere) Argentina - July 14, 2008 Taiwan - July 16, 2008 Australia - July 16, 2008 Malaysia - July 17, 2008 Singapore - July 17, 2008 Philippines - July 17, 2008 Thailand - July 17, 2008 Chile - July 17, 2008 Greece - July 17, 2008 Hong Kong - July 17, 2008 Peru - July 17, 2008 Indonesia - July 18, 2008 Canada - July 18, 2008 Brazil - July 18, 2008 Colombia - July 18, 2008 India - July 18, 2008 Mexico - July 18, 2008 Panama - July 18, 2008 Uruguay - July 18, 2008 Venezuela - July 18, 2008 UK - July 21, 2008 Iceland - July 21, 2008 Denmark - July 22, 2008 Belgium - July 23, 2008 Egypt - July 23, 2008 Italy - July 23, 2008 United Arab Emirates - July 24, 2008 Netherlands - July 24, 2008 Croatia - July 24, 2008 Finland - July 24, 2008 Kuwait - July 24, 2008 Lebanon - July 24, 2008 Lithuania - July 24, 2008 Slovenia - July 24, 2008 New Zealand - July 24, 2008 Portugal - July 24, 2008 Serbia - July 24, 2008 Slovakia - July 24, 2008 Turkey - July 25, 2008 Latvia - July 25, 2008 Bulgaria - July 25, 2008 Estonia - July 25, 2008 Norway - July 25, 2008 Romania - July 25, 2008 South Africa - July 25, 2008 Sweden - July 25, 2008 Germany - August 1, 2008 Japan - August 2, 2008 Poland - August 2, 2008 South Korea - August 6, 2008 Hungary - August 7, 2008 Czech Republic - August 7, 2008 Japan - August 9, 2008 Spain - August 13, 2008 France - August 13, 2008 Switzerland - August 13, 2008 (French speaking region) Kazakhstan - August 14, 2008 Russia - August 14, 2008 Austria - August 21, 2008 Switzerland - August 21, 2008 (German speaking region) Pakistan - October 10, 2008 Additional details This is the first Batman film that doesn't have the word 'Batman' in its title. In preparation for his role as The Joker, Heath Ledger hid away in a hotel room for about six weeks. During this extended stay of seclusion, Ledger delved deep into the psychology of the character. Despite any rumors, Heath Ledger had always been Christopher Nolan's one and only choice for The Joker. "Because he's fearless," replied Christopher Nolan when asked why he cast Heath Ledger for this role. Soon after Ledger's sudden death on January 22, 2008, Warner Bros. Pictures issued a statement that verified that Ledger had finished all of his scenes of "The Dark Knight." “Heath's gone in a completely different direction to Jack [ Nicholson ],” said Michael Caine. “He's like a really scary psychopath. He's a lovely guy and his Joker is going to be a hell of a revelation in this picture." The Joker's face paint was designed by Heath Ledger himself. He used white clown makeup and cosmetics from a drugstore. The actor who plays the older gentleman that confronts the Joker at the Bruce Wayne party is Vermont senior senator Patrick Leahy. Leahy is a huge Batman fan. He has also appeared in "Batman" (1992) and "Batman & Robin" (1997). Christopher Nolan decided to choose Aaron Eckhart for the role of Harvey Dent after seeing his performance in “Thank You for Smoking” (2005). The new Batsuit was constructed from 200 unique pieces of rubber, fiberglass, metallic mesh, and nylon, with elastic banding added for tightening the costume to fit Christian Bale. The suit's cowl was based on a motorcycle helmet and separated from the neck piece, allowing Bale to move his head left/right/up/down, and comes equipped with white eye lenses for when Batman turns on Bat-sonar. The gauntlets had their razors made retractable and able to be fired. For the first time in feature filmmaking, IMAX cameras were used. Heath Ledger posthumously won a total of 32 Best Supporting Actor awards for his work on this film, including the Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG and Critic's Choice award. With 4,366 locations, the film holds the record for opening in the most venues on its release date. When it was released on July 17, 2008, the film made $67.2 million in a single day, the most lucrative opening of all time. The film earned $200 million for only 5 days, achieving another box-office record. The film reached the $300 million mark in only 10 days. The film earned $400 million for 43 days of release. On February 20, 2009, the film became the 4th to have made more than $1 billion worldwide. “The Dark Knight” also known as: Batman - El Caballero de la Noche (Venezuela, Argentina, Peru) A Sötét Lovag (Hungary) Batman - O Cavaleiro das Trevas (Brazil) Bianfu Xia - Heiye Zhi Shen (Hong Kong Mandarin) Daku Naito (Japan) El Caballero Oscuro (Spain) Il Cavaliere Oscuro (Italy) Kara Sövalye (Turkey) Vitez Tame (Croatia) Le Chevalier Noir (Quebec, Canada; France) Mracni Vitez (Serbia) Mroczny Rycerz (Poland) Yön Ritari (Finland) O Cavaleiro das Trevas (Portugal) O Skoteinos Ippotis (Greece) Pimeduse Rüütel (Estonia) Temný Rytír (Czech Republic) Soundtracks "Balmoral" - Performed by The Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department "Scatterin' Monkey" - Written by Masayuki Nakano and Michiyuki Kawashima. Performed by Boom Boom Satellites. Courtesy of Epic Records & Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "Andante from String Quartet in a minor D. 804, 'Rosamunde'" - Written by Franz Schubert "4 A Moment of Silence" - Written by Masayuki Nakano and Michiyuki Kawashima. Performed by Boom Boom Satellites. Courtesy of Epic Records & Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment © Preems.com |
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Companies Production Warner Bros. Pictures DC Comics Distribution Warner Bros. Pictures / 2008 | USA, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Chile, Australia, UK, Taiwan, Argentina, Germany, Japan, Netherlands | theatrical Warner Home Video / 2008 | USA, Netherlands | DVD, Blu-ray Warner Home Video / 2008 | Switzerland, Germany, Brazil | DVD HBO / 2009 | USA | TV Turner Network Television (TNT) / 2010 | USA | TV 20th Century Fox / 2008 | Malaysia | theatrical Argentina Video Home / 2008 | Argentina | Special Edition DVD, Blu-ray Sandrew Metronome Distribution / 2008 | Sweden, Finland | theatrical Fox-Warner / 2008 | Switzerland | theatrical Karo Premiere / 2008 | Russia | theatrical Village Films / 2008 | Greece | theatrical Special effects Double Negative - visual effects Framestore - visual effects BUF - visual effects Cinesite Europe - visual effects Pacific Title - opticals The Visual Effects Company - motion control New Deal Studios - miniature effects and photography Nvizage - previsualization Other Allan Padelford Camera Cars - camera equipment provided by Air Lyndhurst Studios, London - music recorded at Casting Collective - extras casting Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment - camera cranes Dakota Music Services - music preparation Dennis Davidson & Associates Public Releations - international publicity Digital Vortechs - Avid editing equipment provided by Dolby Laboratories - sound post-production Flashpoint Studios - project consulting Gearbox Sound and Vision - additional ProTools systems supplied by Hat Trick Catering - caterer Hothouse Music - music supervisor Joan Philo Casting - extras casting Joe Dunton & Company - video assist equipment Klass Entertainment - product placement Kodak - motion picture film supplied by Lidar Services - visual effects (scanning and modelling) The London Session Orchestra - orchestra Media Safety - health and safety Midnight Transfer - dailies transfer Movie Movers - trailers, transportation OTC Productions - digital asset management October Pictures - production services On Tour Productions - grip and lighting equipment Packair Airfreight - international shipping Panalux - lighting Panavision UK - camera equipment provided by Paramount Transportation Services - transportation services Rockbottom Rentals - cell phone rentals Salon - avid editing equipment Soundtrack - ADR facility Tenon Media - UK audit and accountancy Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging - post production services Warner Bros. Records - soundtrack Warner Bros. Post Production Services - sound post-production Warner Sunset Records - soundtrack Filming locations Chicago, Illinois Atwood Cafe - 1 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois Brach's Candy Factory - 401 N Cicero St, Chicago, Illinois (Gotham Hospital exteriors) Hotel - 71 - 71 E Wacker Dr, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois IBM Building - 330 N Wabash, Chicago, Illinois (interiors) Lower Wacker Drive, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois (car chase scene) McCormick Place - 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Near South Side, Chicago, Illinois (Fox's meeting with Lau) Millennium Station, Chicago, Illinois Navy Pier - 600 E Grand Ave, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois Old Post Office, Chicago, Illinois (bank heist) Old Town, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois Richard J. Daley Center - 55 W Randolph St, The Loop, Chicago, Illinois South LaSalle St, Chicago, Illinois (the Joker's semi-truck flip) Trump International Hotel & Tower - 401 N Wabash, Chicago, Illinois (skyscraper under construction in finale) Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern - 1655 N Sedgwick St, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois Los Angeles, CA Battersea Power Station, Battersea, London, England, UK Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK Cardington, Bedfordshire, England, UK Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK Criterion Theatre - Jermyn Street, St James's, London, England, UK George Farmiloe Building - 28-36 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, UK (Police HQ) Leavesden Studios - Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England, UK Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK London, England, UK Longcross, Surrey, England, UK Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly, London, England, UK Pinewood Studios - Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK Senate House - University College London, Malet St, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK St John Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, UK Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK University of Westminster, London, England, UK Hong Kong, China International Finance Centre, Hong Kong, China Queen's Rd, Hong Kong, China The Center, Hong Kong, China The Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Rd, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China Technical specifications Camera: IMAX MKIII, Hasselblad Lenses; IMAX MSM 9802, Hasselblad Lenses; Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL, Panavision C-, E-Series and Super High Speed Lenses; Panavision Panaflex Platinum, Panavision C-, E-Series and Super High Speed Lenses Laboratory: Consolidated Film Industries (CFI), Hollywood, CA (IMAX prints); Technicolor, Los Angeles (also prints) Film length: 4,150 - 4,230 m Film negative format (mm/video inches): 35 mm (Kodak Vision2 250D 5205, Vision2 500T 5218), 65 mm (horizontal) (Kodak Vision2 250D 5205, Vision2 500T 5218) Cinematographic process: Digital Intermediate (master format) (some scenes), IMAX (source format) (some scenes), Panavision (anamorphic) (source format), VistaVision (source format) (visual effects) Printed film format: 35 mm (anamorphic) (Kodak), 70 mm (horizontal) (Kodak Vision 2383) (IMAX DMR blow-up) Aspect ratio: 1.44:1, 2.35:1 |
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The
Joker's character is based on his first two appearances in the comic
books, as well as his portrayal in the graphic novel "The Killing
Joke."
