Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns

1h 18m
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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.

Cast

Mike Carlin
Himself
Bob Goodman
Himself
Klaus Janson
Himself
Jeff Maynard
Himself / Young Frank Miller
Malcolm McDowell
Narrator (voice)
Frank Miller
Himself
Grant Morrison
Himself
Dennis O'Neil
Himself
Bruce Timm
Himself
Michael Uslan
Himself
Jenette Kahn
Herself

Crew

Alexander Gray
Director, Writer, Producer
Jeff Maynard
Director, Writer, Producer
John Fitzpatrick
Editor
Bonnie Spence
Executive Producer
Chris Craft
Associate Producer

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