Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns

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It runs a compact 1h 18m.

Synopsis

This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and celebrates the stunning achievement of Batman: the Dark Knight Returns, galvanizing the reason why this story ushered in the modern take of the dark and brooding protector of Gotham. This is the journey of Frank Miller, seeking the freedom that some authors only dream of in a lifetime. Narrated by Malcolm McDowell.

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Key crew

• Alexander GrayWriter
• Jeff MaynardDirector
• Alexander GrayDirector
• Jeff MaynardWriter

Cast

• Mike CarlinHimself
• Bob GoodmanHimself
• Klaus JansonHimself
• Jeff MaynardHimself / Young Frank Miller
• Malcolm McDowellNarrator (voice)
• Frank MillerHimself
• Grant MorrisonHimself
• Dennis O'NeilHimself
• Bruce TimmHimself
• Michael UslanHimself
• Jenette KahnHerself

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