The Black Dahlia vs The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.6/10 for The Black Dahlia). The Black Dahlia is the shorter watch at 2h 1m compared with 2h 32m. The Black Dahlia is the older of the two (2006 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Aaron Eckhart.

The Black Dahlia posterThe Black Dahlia2006 VS The Dark Knight posterThe Dark Knight2008
The Black DahliaThe Dark Knight
Audience score★ 5.6/10★ 8.5/10
Year20062008
Length2h 1m2h 32m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country–United Kingdom
DirectorBrian De PalmaChristopher Nolan
Main castAaron Eckhart, Josh Hartnett, Fiona Shaw, Hilary Swank, Scarlett JohanssonNestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall

Synopsis

The Black Dahlia

In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.

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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