Whatever doesn't kill you make you stranger...

Whatever doesn't kill you make you stranger...

Just a little thinking I did while watching The Dark Knight for the millionth time!

Editorial Opinion
By HAPPYFACE - Sep 02, 2010 06:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

Ok so I was watching The Dark Knight this morning and it was the opening scene (the bank robbery scene). And toward the end The Bank Manager (William Fichtner) gets shot and is laying on the floor from a gun shot wound. My first time watching the movie I wondered why would an Award Winning Actor play such a small role in a epic movie? Maybe he comes back into the story sometime later or something. That's what I originally thought while watching the movie, when he didn't appear back I completely forgot about him.

William Fichtner Pictures, Images and Photos


And after watching it again this morning listening to his dialog: Think your smart huh? The guy that hired you's, will just do the same to you. Criminals in this town use to believe in things; honer, respect. Look at you, what do you believe in huh?

The way he sound made me think, did he have a criminal past? A few other things made me think that to.

1. The way he spoke of criminals past.
2. The Bank Manger of a MOB Bank.
3. The shotgun he pulled from under his desk

Now I could have just be over thinking this. But maybe not. And also I'm not sure if someone spoke of this a long time ago, I'm not sure but I'm sure you guys will tell me.

Next thing. Jokers dialog: I believe, whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you...stranger.

Then the gas. I'm a fan of Batman but not really a huge fan. I know lately a lot of you have been talking about The Black Mask.

Black Mask Pictures, Images and Photos


If that gas didn't kill the Bank Manager at the beginning, which I don't think it did, maybe this could be cause of brining in William as the Black Mask. Maybe that gas is the reason for the Black Mask lengo.

You guys let me know if I'm over thinking this, or if this topic have been brought up before maybe lets open it up for re discussion.

And remember

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Why? Because your Awesome!!

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ThisFan
ThisFan - 9/2/2010, 6:56 AM
I didn't think of that and i did wonder why he wasn't in anymore of the film, it would be cool to see him as a villain in the sequel.

also the gas was non toxic it was just to screw with him because they were fake grenades.
MarvelousMarty
MarvelousMarty - 9/2/2010, 6:58 AM
This has been suggested before, it would all make sense and tie in nicely.
DCMarvelComics
DCMarvelComics - 9/2/2010, 7:05 AM
I always thought if they have Black Mask in the third film Micheal Keaton should play him, but interesting.
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 9/2/2010, 7:08 AM
Very cool thought. Awesome...
StrangerX
StrangerX - 9/2/2010, 7:11 AM
@ AWESOME-Guess what ur Awesome because Im the one that's been saying this **** for the longest. It makes sense and Fichtner is a great actor.
eleven11
eleven11 - 9/2/2010, 7:20 AM
Awesome actor if he would be playing black mask. :D
EpicMan
EpicMan - 9/2/2010, 7:36 AM
Havent posted in a long time but have definatly been visiting, like, 3 times a day. I read your article and that would be amazing! I would much rather have that situation with a BANE henchman than a riddler situation. He is not disfigured by the purple gas but realizes how handy using masks and theatrics can be.
EpicMan
EpicMan - 9/2/2010, 7:38 AM
Also, i think he is a great actor but.... dont think he could play a villain very well.
EpicMan
EpicMan - 9/2/2010, 7:42 AM
Also, i think he is a great actor but.... dont think he could play a villain very well.
Denn1s
Denn1s - 9/2/2010, 8:07 AM
cool idea. he could be the riddler or black mask
StrangerX
StrangerX - 9/2/2010, 8:31 AM
@brazilianbatman- I think the question is what if the Joker didn't kill him, and he came back as a dangerous criminal.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 9/2/2010, 8:32 AM
well he is only credited as "bank manager" so it's a possibility! he's an awesome actor and i bet would pull off a great black mask - my only beef is that he might be too similar in style and tone to Two-Face. and i'd rather have him back than this guy back if i had to choose. also i think there are more important story threads left to tie up like Ras Al Ghul (bringing in Talia Al Ghul) Rachel's death, Harvey's "death" and Batman on the run.
loganoneil
loganoneil - 9/2/2010, 8:50 AM
"Also, i think he is a great actor but.... dont think he could play a villain very well."

EpicMan - I think BECAUSE he's a great actor he could EASILY play a villain well...
Denn1s
Denn1s - 9/2/2010, 9:42 AM
he was a villain to the protagonists of prison break and he was awesome as an unstable FBI agent
jbak368
jbak368 - 9/2/2010, 9:57 AM
@Awesome where did you hear that? I haven't heard that before. Personally, I would be kind of surprised to see Black Mask, though I did have the same idea the last time I watched TDK about Fitchner's character succumbing to Joker-influenced madness.
NoOne5231
NoOne5231 - 9/2/2010, 5:22 PM
very interesting
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 9/2/2010, 6:11 PM
If he played Black Mask then I would be happy.

I'm serious,I want a good actor for BM. He deserves it.
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 9/2/2010, 6:12 PM
BTW..........................................





You're AWESOME!
ROBBEATZZZ
ROBBEATZZZ - 9/3/2010, 8:49 AM
WOW! DUDE! NICE IDEA!...HE SEEMED REALLY TOUGH..THAT I DID NOTICE
tripttwe
tripttwe - 9/12/2010, 5:43 AM
I think that's cool. It's a beautiful tie-in, and it does stay in the line of the Joker "creating" criminals. Good job dude!
Stranger99
Stranger99 - 1/7/2011, 9:58 AM
nice thought dude would be a great ploy if it happens
just like dr gordon in saw 7
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