The Dark Knight, Batman, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Awards, & Cast
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Heath Ledger's Dark Knight Performance Made Christian Bale Feel Overshadowed: Are we in trouble here?
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Here's how Heath Ledger messed up Christian Bale's Batman plans - HelloGigglesHelloGiggles
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Not Even Christian Bale, Heath Ledger Could Save The Dark Knight as Oppenheimer Beats All 3
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Heath Ledger mourned at The Dark Knight's London premiere, Movies
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Dark Knight' sweeps People's Choice Awards
Christian Bale was disappointed in his Batman performances, especially compared to Heath Ledger: 'I didn't quite nail it
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Christian Bale gets emotional over Heath Ledger at MTV Movie Awards - CBS News
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MTV Movie Awards 2012: Christian Bale gets emotional watching Heath Ledger in 'Dark Knight' montage – New York Daily News
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Christian Bale: People Would 'Laugh at Me' for Being a Serious Batman – IndieWire
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The Dark Knight: How Heath Ledger's Joker Was Born - IGN
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The Dark Knight
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The Dark Knight (2008) - IMDb