Bad Lieutenant vs The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for Bad Lieutenant). Bad Lieutenant is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 32m. Bad Lieutenant is the older of the two (1992 against 2008). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Bad Lieutenant | The Dark Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 32m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United Kingdom |
| Director | Abel Ferrara | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Paul Calderon, Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Frankie Acciarito, Peggy Gormley | Nestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall |
Synopsis
Bad Lieutenant
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
The Dark Knight
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
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