The Dark Knight
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The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begin
Theatrical release poster
Maggie Gyllenhaal (pictured in 2010) replaced Katie Holmes in the role of assistant district attorney Rachel Dawes.
A photograph of the Chicago skyline behind Navy Pier. The Dark Knight was mainly filmed on location in the city.
Several sets were built at Cardington Airfield including the vast Bat Bunker
Christopher Nolan
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Sir Christopher Edward Nolan is a British and American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, Nolan is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. His films
The Dark Knight
…The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005), and the…
Nolan in 2026
Nolan attended University College London and used its Flaxman Gallery (pictured) for a scene in Inception (2010).
Nolan (left) with the cast and crew of The Dark Knight at the 2008 European premiere in London
Nolan at the 2013 premiere of Man of Steel in London