Batman (1989)

06/21/1989 (US) • 2h 6m

Fantasy, Action, Crime

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Keaton

Bruce Wayne / Batman

Jack Nicholson

Jack Napier / The Joker

Kim Basinger

Vicki Vale

Robert Wuhl

Alexander Knox

Pat Hingle

Commissioner James Gordon

Michael Gough

Alfred Pennyworth


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Part of the Batman Collection

Includes Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$35,000,000.00

Revenue

$411,348,924.00

Keywords

dual identity

double life

chemical

crime fighter

superhero

villain

based on comic

vigilante

mobster

organized crime

criminal

super power

madness

vigilantism

cautionary

good versus evil

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