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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Old heroes never die. They just get darker.

Part of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Collection

2012•1h 16m•7.7/10
Science FictionActionAnimationMystery

Ratings

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7.7/10(2K)

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?

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Production

Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, DC

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter

Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)

David Selby

David Selby

James Gordon (voice)

Wade Williams

Wade Williams

Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)

Rob Paulsen

Rob Paulsen

Jeff Adams (voice)

Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams

Mutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Silk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)

Paget Brewster

Paget Brewster

Lana Lang (voice)

Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui

Hernando / TV Host (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Dee Bradley Baker

Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)

Maria Canals-Barrera

Maria Canals-Barrera

Yindel (voice)

Cathy Cavadini

Cathy Cavadini

Joanie / Woman with Hot Dog (voice)

Townsend Coleman

Townsend Coleman

Morrie / Civilian (voice)

Grey DeLisle

Grey DeLisle

Anchor Carla / Female Mutant (voice)

Greg Eagles

Greg Eagles

Mackie (voice)

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Joker (voice)

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Alfred Pennyworth (voice)

Maurice LaMarche

Maurice LaMarche

Dr. Willing / News Anchor (voice)

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Anchor Ted (voice)

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