Batman: The Killing Joke

Gotham City, dark alley, sirens blaring, a playing card on the ground. The Joker's chaotic laughter echoes, Batman gives chase, Commissioner Gordon's family is targeted. It's a harsh animated take on the iconic villain.

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Sam Liu directed Batman: The Killing Joke in 2016. See Sam Liu's full filmography, where to start with Sam Liu, or where to go after you've seen everything by Sam Liu.

Batman: The Killing Joke was released in 2016 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 77 minutes.