Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
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2012
1h 16m
7.7(1664 votes)
Science Fiction
Action
Animation
Mystery

Overview

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 Companies

Warner Premiere
DC Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation

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Cast & Crew

31 members
Acting

Peter Weller

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

Peter Weller
Acting

Ariel Winter

Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)

Ariel Winter
Acting

David Selby

James Gordon (voice)

David Selby
Acting

Wade Williams

Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)

Wade Williams
Acting

Michael McKean

Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)

Michael McKean
Acting

Rob Paulsen

Jeff Adams (voice)

Rob Paulsen
Acting

Gary Anthony Williams

Mutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)

Gary Anthony Williams
Acting

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Silk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)

Gary Anthony Sturgis
Acting

Paget Brewster

Lana Lang (voice)

Paget Brewster
Acting

Carlos Alazraqui

Hernando / TV Host (voice)

Carlos Alazraqui
Acting

Dee Bradley Baker

Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker
Acting

Maria Canals-Barrera

Yindel (voice)

Maria Canals-Barrera
Acting

Cathy Cavadini

Joanie / Woman with Hot Dog (voice)

Cathy Cavadini
Acting

Townsend Coleman

Morrie / Civilian (voice)

Townsend Coleman
Acting

Grey DeLisle-Griffin

Anchor Carla / Female Mutant (voice)

Grey DeLisle-Griffin
Acting

Greg Eagles

Mackie (voice)

Greg Eagles
Acting

Michael Emerson

Joker (voice)

Michael Emerson
Acting

Michael Jackson

Alfred Pennyworth (voice)

Michael Jackson
Acting

Maurice LaMarche

Dr. Willing / News Anchor (voice)

Maurice LaMarche
Acting

Sam McMurray

Anchor Ted (voice)

Sam McMurray
Production

Andrea Romano

Woman / Police Dispatch (voice)

Andrea Romano
Acting

Tara Strong

Michelle / Young Bruce Wayne / Kevin Ridley / Anchor Trish / Additional Voices (voice)

Tara Strong
Acting

James Patrick Stuart

Murray (voice)

James Patrick Stuart
Acting

James Arnold Taylor

Mr. Hudson / Spud / Additional Voices (voice)

James Arnold Taylor
Production

Bruce Timm

Thomas Wayne (voice)

Bruce Timm
Acting

Gwendoline Yeo

Lola Chong (voice)

Gwendoline Yeo
Acting

Danny Jacobs

Merkel (voice)

Danny Jacobs
Acting

Yuri Lowenthal

Son of Batman / Rookie Police Officer (voice)

Yuri Lowenthal
Acting

Richard Doyle

The Mayor (voice)

Richard Doyle
Acting

Frank Welker

Mayor Stevenson / Weather Man (voice)

Frank Welker
Acting

Jim Wise

Femur (voice)

Jim Wise

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