Dark Knight Premiere

The Dark Knight premiered in New York on July 14, 2008. The film's stars, including Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Maggie Gyllenhaal, walked down a black carpet and wore dark-colored clothing in honor of their costar, the late Heath Ledger.¹ The actor died in January 2008 of an accidental drug overdose.

Fast Facts

1. July 14, 2008: The Dark Knight premiere held at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square theatre in New York²
2. Several members of Heath Ledger's family attended the premiere³
3. Ledger's family gave high marks to the film and Ledger's performance^{4 3}
4. Cast of the film walked a black carpet at the premiere, instead of the traditional red carpet¹
5. Black carpet placed to honor Ledger¹

The Dark Knight Fast Facts

1. Release date: July 18, 2008
2. Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal
3. Director: Christopher Nolan
4. Screenwriters: Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan
5. Producers: Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas
6. MPAA rating: PG-13

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