2005 Oscar & BAFTA nominated film, directed by Christopher Nolan, telling the story of the early years of Bruce Wayne's life when he flees to Asia following the murder of his parents by mugger 'Joe Chill'. He begins his training in how to fight evil and returns to Gotham City free the city from corruption using the image of a bat to frighten his enemies. Starring Christian Bale as Bruce/Batman, alongside Michael Caine, Katie Holmes, Liam Neeson, Richard Brake and Gary Oldman.