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Ledger frightening in final role in "Dark Knight"

 
Reuters - He hired actor Heath Ledger to portray a frightening villain whose chaotic life threatens audiences, and Chris Nolan, director of new Batman movie "The Dark Knight," says he got exactly what he wanted. (link)

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