What films influenced Batman Begins?

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

Year2005

CountryUnited States

DirectorChristopher Nolan

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Christopher Nolan made his entire team watch Michael Mann's Heat before production began. Not for the action—for the philosophy. Mann's criminals are professionals first, men second; Nolan wanted Bruce Wayne's adversaries to carry the same cold discipline. The interrogation scene between Pacino and De Niro is the template for every Batman/Ra's al Ghul exchange: two men who understand each other completely, across an uncrossable line. Nolan cited this in the 2005 Batman Begins production notes. Heat is on MUBI.

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Films it influenced

Casino Royale 2006 · Martin Campbell The Dark Knight Rises 2012 · Christopher Nolan

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