The Dark Knight was released in 2008 and directed by Christopher Nolan. It starred Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as the Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face. The film received critical acclaim and Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his role as the Joker. Nolan used practical effects and stunts to make the action sequences feel realistic, including having Christian Bale perform some of his own stunts. The film had a budget of $150 million and grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
The Dark Knight was released in 2008 and directed by Christopher Nolan. It starred Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as the Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face. The film received critical acclaim and Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his role as the Joker. Nolan used practical effects and stunts to make the action sequences feel realistic, including having Christian Bale perform some of his own stunts. The film had a budget of $150 million and grossed over $1 billion worldwide.