Batman (1989)

  • PG-13
  • 06/19/1989 (US)
  • Fantasy, Action, Crime
  • 2h 6m

Justice is always darkest before the dawn.

Overview

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

Tim Burton

Director

Bob Kane

Characters

Warren Skaaren

Screenplay

Sam Hamm

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Michael Keaton's headshot

Michael Keaton

Bruce Wayne / Batman
Jack Nicholson's headshot

Jack Nicholson

Jack Napier / The Joker
Kim Basinger's headshot

Kim Basinger

Vicki Vale
Robert Wuhl's headshot

Robert Wuhl

Alexander Knox
Pat Hingle's headshot

Pat Hingle

Commissioner James Gordon
Billy Dee Williams's headshot

Billy Dee Williams

Harvey Dent
Michael Gough's headshot

Michael Gough

Alfred Pennyworth
Jack Palance's headshot

Jack Palance

Grissom

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