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Joker

Movie·2019·Crime, Thriller, Drama·2h 2m·8.1 (27,789)·Directed by Todd Phillips

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During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

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Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixArthur FleckRobert De NiroRobert De NiroMurray FranklinZazie BeetzZazie BeetzSophie DumondFrances ConroyFrances ConroyPenny FleckBrett CullenBrett CullenThomas WayneShea WhighamShea WhighamDetective BurkeBill CampBill CampDetective GarrityGlenn FleshlerGlenn FleshlerRandall

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