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I was obsessed with Batman as a kid. I did the film in part just to be near the Batmobile. But I also think [director] Christopher Nolan made a very fine, intelligent film.

Cillian Murphy

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Cillian Murphy
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 25
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