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The Dark Knight (2008)

Christopher Nolan based his interpretation of Gotham City on Chicago, Illinois, which is where The Dark Knight was primarily filmed. The Gotham license plates were made to look like Illinois license plates so non-prop cars would blend in with the scenery.

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