Batman begins

Author

Christopher Nolan

Call Number

• DVD ACTION (CEN)

Edition

Two-disc deluxe edition.

Languages

In English or French, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned.

Performers

Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Morgan Freeman, Mark Boone Junior, Linus Roache.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (140 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements.

Summary

In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned heir Bruce Wayne travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. With the help of his trusted butler Alfred, detective Jim Gordon, and his ally Lucious Fox, Wayne returns to Gotham City and unleashes his alter ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and an array of high-tech weaponry to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.

Notes

Based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics.

DVD release of the 2005 motion picture.

Special features: MTV's Tankman begins: a Batman begins spoof ; theatrical trailer ; Inner demons comic ; Batman - the journey begins ; Shaping mind and body ; Batman - the tumbler ; Gotham City rises ; Saving Gotham City ; Genesis of the bat ; Confidential files.

Contents

• Disc 1: Movie
• Disc 2: Special features.