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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-07-15
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51 Votes
Time: 0h 45m
Overview:
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
Languages: English.
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Movie: Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight
Top 7 Billed Cast
Robert Clotworthy
Narrator (voice)
Christopher Nolan
Self
Christian Bale
Self
Len Wein
Self
Dennis O'Neil
Self
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Overview
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
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2008-07-15
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