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Batman Begins
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Synopsis
The origins of the Caped Crusader of Gotham City are finally brought to the big screen in this new adaptation of the perennially popular comic-book series. The young Bruce Wayne (Gus Lewis) leads a privileged life as the son of wealthy, philanthropist parents, both of whom stress their commitment to improving the lives of the citizens of crime-ridden Gotham City. After his mother and father are murdered by a mugger, however, Wayne grows into an impudent young man (Christian Bale), full of rage and bent on retribution until encouraged by his childhood sweetheart, Rachel Dawes (Katie Holmes), to search for answers beyond his own personal vendettas. Wayne eventually finds discipline in the Far East under the tutelage of Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), a member of the mysterious League of Shadows who guides him in the study of martial arts -- and the ways in which an ordinary man can hone his senses to an almost superhuman acuity. After seven years away from Gotham, Wayne returns, determined to bring peace and safety back to the city. With the help of his faithful manservant, Alfred Pennyworth (Michael Caine), and Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), a scientist at his late father's corporation, Wayne develops a secret identity as Batman, a masked fighter for justice. But when a shady psychiatrist (Cillian Murphy) joins forces with the criminal underworld, Wayne realizes that putting an end to their nefarious plans will be very difficult indeed. Batman Begins also features Gary Oldman as Lt. James Gordon and Tom Wilkinson as the crime boss Carmine Falcone. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Christian Bale Batman/Bruce Wayne
Mark Boone, Jr. Flass
Michael Caine Alfred Pennyworth
Rutger Hauer Earle
Liam Neeson Henri Ducard
Gary Oldman Jim Gordon
Ken Watanabe Ra's Al Ghul
Tom Wilkinson Carmine Falcone
Morgan Freeman Lucius Fox
Linus Roache Thomas Wayne
Katie Holmes Rachel Dawes
Cillian Murphy Dr. Jonathan Crane
Cillian Murphy Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow
Gus Lewis Bruce Wayne (age 8)

Production Crew

Dominic Masters Art Director
Paul Kirby Art Director
Peter Francis Art Director
Su Whitaker Art Director
Cheryl A. Tkach Associate Producer
John Papsidera Casting
Lucinda Syson Casting
Bob Kane Character Design
Wally Pfister Cinematographer
Hans Zimmer Composer (Music Score)
James Newton Howard Composer (Music Score)
Lindy Hemming Costume Designer
Christopher Nolan Director
Lee Smith Editor
Benjamin Melniker Executive Producer
Michael E. Uslan Executive Producer
Cliff Lanning First Assistant Director
Charles Roven Producer
Emma Thomas Producer
Larry Franco Producer
Nathan Crowley Production Designer
Gary Rizzo Re-Recording Mixer
Lora Hirschberg Re-Recording Mixer
David S. Goyer Screen Story
Christopher Nolan Screenwriter
David S. Goyer Screenwriter
Paki Smith Set Decorator
Simon Wakefield Set Decorator
Peter Lindsay Sound/Sound Designer
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Sy Hollands Stunts Coordinator
Simon Lamont Supervising Art Director
David Evans Supervising Sound Editor
Stefan Henrix Supervising Sound Editor
BUF Visual Effects
Cutting Edge Visual Effects
Double Negative Ltd. Visual Effects
Jim Henson's Creature Shop Visual Effects
Moving Picture Company Visual Effects
Rising Sun Pictures Visual Effects
Senate Visual Effects Visual Effects
Dan Glass Visual Effects Supervisor
Janek Sirrs Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2005
Runtime: 140
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements
Category: Feature

Genre
Action
Fantasy

Produced by
DiBonaventura Pictures

Release
June 15, 2005 (USA - IMAX)
by Warner Brothers

Awards
2005 - Best Stunts - Phoenix Film Critics Association