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The Resource Batman begins., Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures a Syncopy production, a film by Christopher Nolan ; produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Larry Franco ; story by David S. Goyer ; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer ; directed by Christopher Nolan

Batman begins., Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures a Syncopy production, a film by Christopher Nolan ; produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Larry Franco ; story by David S. Goyer ; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer ; directed by Christopher Nolan

Label
Batman begins.
Title
Batman begins.
Statement of responsibility
Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures a Syncopy production, a film by Christopher Nolan ; produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Larry Franco ; story by David S. Goyer ; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer ; directed by Christopher Nolan
Title variation
Batman, le commencement
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • jpn
  • kor
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • jpn
  • por
  • spa
  • chi
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
Summary
After his parents' murders, disillusioned heir Bruce Wayne travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice. With the help of his trusted butler Alfred, detective Jim Gordon and his ally Lucius Fox, Bruce returns to Gotham City and unleashed his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and high-tech weaponry to fight evil
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
Batman begins (Motion picture)
Credits note
Director of photography, Wally Pfister ; editor, Lee Smith ; music, Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard ; costume designer, Lindy Hemming ; production designer, Nathan Crowley
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
  • MPAA rating: PG-13; intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements
  • CHV rating: PG
  • OFRB rating: PG
Language note
English, French, Japanese, Portuguese or Spanish dialogue with optional Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.B38636 2008
PerformerNote
Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Morgan Freeman
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1970-
  • 1974-
  • 1978-
  • 1976-
  • 1948-
  • 1944-2019
  • 1959-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Thomas, Emma
  • Roven, Charles
  • Franco, Larry J
  • Goyer, David S
  • Nolan, Christopher
  • Bale, Christian
  • Caine, Michael
  • Neeson, Liam
  • Holmes, Katie
  • Oldman, Gary
  • Murphy, Cillian
  • Wilkinson, Tom
  • Hauer, Rutger
  • Watanabe, Ken
  • Freeman, Morgan
  • Kane, Bob
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
  • Legendary Pictures
  • Syncopy (Firm)
  • Warner Home Video (Firm)
Runtime
140
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Batman
  • Fear
  • Children of murder victims
  • Criminal investigation
  • Criminal behavior
  • Good and evil
  • Miedo
  • Delitos
  • Asesinato
  • Investigaciones (Pesquisas)
  • Bien y mal
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Batman begins., Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures a Syncopy production, a film by Christopher Nolan ; produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Larry Franco ; story by David S. Goyer ; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer ; directed by Christopher Nolan
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2005
  • Special features: In-movie experience with Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer and others as they reveal the movie's backstories; the Dark Knight IMAX prologue; Tankman begins: a Batman spoof; Batman - the journey begins: concept, design and development; Shaping mind and body: observe Christian Bale's transformation into Batman; Gotham City rises: witness the creation of Gotham City, the Batcave, Wayne Manor; Cape and cowl: the development of the Batsuit; Batman - the tumbler: the reinvention of the Batmobile; Path to discovery: a look at the first week filming; Saving Gotham City: the development of miniatures, CGI and effects for the Monorail Chase scene; Genesis of the bat: a look at the Dark Knight's incarnation and influences; Reflections on writing Batman begins with David S. Goyer; Digital Batman: the effects; Batman begins stunts; Confidential files: discover facts and story points not in the film; stills gallery; theatrical trailer
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
1363197
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (140 min.)
Isbn
9781419844492
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 085391115212
  • 883929024063
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 1000021452
  • 1000039471
  • 3000017940
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1363197
  • (OCoLC)233603473
System details
Blu-ray ; Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English, French, Japanese, Portguese, Spanish) ; 1080p High Definition, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; requires Blu-ray player
Terms governing use
This Blu-ray disc is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
Batman begins., Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures a Syncopy production, a film by Christopher Nolan ; produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Larry Franco ; story by David S. Goyer ; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer ; directed by Christopher Nolan
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2005
  • Special features: In-movie experience with Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer and others as they reveal the movie's backstories; the Dark Knight IMAX prologue; Tankman begins: a Batman spoof; Batman - the journey begins: concept, design and development; Shaping mind and body: observe Christian Bale's transformation into Batman; Gotham City rises: witness the creation of Gotham City, the Batcave, Wayne Manor; Cape and cowl: the development of the Batsuit; Batman - the tumbler: the reinvention of the Batmobile; Path to discovery: a look at the first week filming; Saving Gotham City: the development of miniatures, CGI and effects for the Monorail Chase scene; Genesis of the bat: a look at the Dark Knight's incarnation and influences; Reflections on writing Batman begins with David S. Goyer; Digital Batman: the effects; Batman begins stunts; Confidential files: discover facts and story points not in the film; stills gallery; theatrical trailer
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
1363197
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (140 min.)
Isbn
9781419844492
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 085391115212
  • 883929024063
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 1000021452
  • 1000039471
  • 3000017940
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1363197
  • (OCoLC)233603473
System details
Blu-ray ; Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English, French, Japanese, Portguese, Spanish) ; 1080p High Definition, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; requires Blu-ray player
Terms governing use
This Blu-ray disc is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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