The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan and the story with David S. Goyer. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the third installment in Nolan's Batman film series, and is a sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008). The Dark Knight Rises is intended to be the conclusion of the series. Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Cillian Murphy reprise their roles from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. The film takes place eight years after the events of The Dark Knight and introduces the characters of Selina Kyle and Bane—portrayed by Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy, respectively.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay)
Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning,
in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death
of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he
and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the
lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the
weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the
arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more
dangerous, however, is
the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for
Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons
the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.
Nolan was initially hesitant about returning to the series for a
second time, but agreed to come back after developing a story with his
brother Jonathan and David S. Goyer that he felt would conclude the
series on a satisfactory note. Filming took place in various locations,
including locations in Jodhpur, London, Nottingham, Glasgow, Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh. Nolan utilized IMAX cameras for much of the filming to optimize the quality of the picture. As with The Dark Knight, viral marketing campaigns began early during production to help promote the upcoming film. When filming concluded, Warner Bros.
refocused its campaign; developing promotional websites, releasing the
first six minutes of the film and theatrical trailers, and sending
random pieces of information regarding the film's plot to various
companies.
