A monolithic ascent through shadows into blinding light, where a broken soul finds the strength to rise. It is the weight of a dying city meeting the iron will of a legend.

The Dark Knight Rises

"The legend ends."

17 July 2012 United Kingdom 165 min ⭐ 7.8 (23,778)

Director: Christopher Nolan

Cast: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway

Drama Crime Action Thriller

Resurrection and Ascendance The Power of Symbols Social and Class Warfare Lies as a Foundation for Peace Fear as a Motivator

Budget: $250,000,000

Box Office: $1,081,041,287

The Dark Knight Rises - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Killer Croc Mention

In the sewers, a cop sarcastically asks if Gordon saw 'giant alligators'. This is a direct reference to the Batman villain Killer Croc, who famously resides in Gotham's sewers.

DC Comics Logo on Radios

The Gotham City Police Department radios feature a logo that is a stylized version of the classic DC Comics 'bullet' logo used in the 1970s and 80s.

Batman '66 References

In Wayne Manor, eagle-eyed fans can spot a red phone and a bronze bust of Shakespeare, which are nods to the 1960s Batman TV series equipment used to access the Batcave.

Holly Robinson Cameo

Juno Temple plays Jen, Selina's roommate. In the comics, this character is Holly Robinson, Catwoman's protégé and a key figure in Frank Miller's Year One.

The Joker's Smile

During the unveiling of the Batman statue at the end, the placement of the crowd is rumored to be a subtle tribute to the Joker's smile, honoring Heath Ledger.

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