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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Movie·2012·Science Fiction, Action, Animation·1h 16m·7.7 (1,710)·Directed by Jay Oliva

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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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Peter WellerPeter WellerBatman / Bruce Wayne (voice)Ariel WinterAriel WinterRobin / Carrie Kelley (voice)David SelbyDavid SelbyJames Gordon (voice)Wade WilliamsWade WilliamsHarvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)Michael McKeanMichael McKeanDr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)Rob PaulsenRob PaulsenJeff Adams (voice)Gary Anthony WilliamsGary Anthony WilliamsMutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)Gary Anthony SturgisGary Anthony SturgisSilk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)

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