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Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene

Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene

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Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene

2008

1h 4m

7.0(11 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Director Christopher Nolan and creative collaborators unmask the incredible detail and planning behind The Dark Knight, including stunt staging, filming in IMAX, the new Bat-Suit and Bat-Pod and other exclusive features.

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

Self

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Self

Lee Smith

Lee Smith

Self

Charles Roven

Charles Roven

Self

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Self

Wally Pfister

Wally Pfister

Self

George Cottle

George Cottle

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Fallavollita
Carl Jordan
Written by: Michael Fallavollita
Carl Jordan
Produced by: Jason Hillhouse
Jordan Goldberg

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