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  2. Joker (The Dark Knight) - Wikipedia

    • The Joker is a character portrayed by Heath Ledger and the main antagonist in Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film The Dark Knight. Based on the DC Comics supervillain of the same name, he is depicted as a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor who defines himself by his conflict with the vigilante Batman. In the film, the … See more

    Concept and development

    On 31 July 2006, The Dark Knight was officially announced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Heath Ledger was cast as the … See more

    Characterization

    Ledger described the Joker as a "psychopathic, mass murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy". He embodies themes of chaos, anarchy and obsession, expressing a desire to upset Gotham's so… See more

    First appearanceThe Dark Knight (2008)
    Last appearanceThe Dark Knight (2008)
    Based onJoker · by · Bill Finger · Bob Kane · Jerry Robinson
    Character biography

    At the end of Batman Begins, newly promoted Lieutenant James Gordon (Gary Oldman) tells Batman (Christian Bale) about a criminal who leaves behind joker playing cards at crime scenes.
    In the openi… See more

    Reception

    The casting decision surprised some and was seen as a controversial move at the time, receiving notable negative reactions on the Internet. Nolan remembered the cynicism he endured surrounding Ledger's casting, sayi… See more

     
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  4. The Dark Knight (2008) - IMDb

    WEBJul 18, 2008 · The Dark Knight: Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine. When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, …

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  7. The Dark Knight Ending Explained - Screen Rant

    WEBMar 3, 2021 · The philosophical war between Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker lands in a perfectly weighted third act that sends adrenaline coursing through veins without over-egging the action, delivering …

  8. The Dark Knight (2008) | The Definitive Explanation

    WEBJul 31, 2023 · Uncover hidden meanings in The Dark Knight. Dive deep into symbolism, character arcs, and Nolan’s direction in our in-depth analysis. Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for The Dark Knight.

  9. Joker (The Dark Knight) - Wikiwand

  10. The Dark Knight - Plugged In

    WEBThe Joker leers at Rachel—who is, incidentally, a former paramour of Bruce Wayne and current main squeeze of Harvey Dent. This love triangle adds a bit of sexual tension to the film, but only a bit.