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.
Directed By:
Christopher Nolan
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