Batman

Batman (1989)

12
11/08/1989 (GB)
Fantasy, Action, Crime
2h 6m

Justice is always darkest before the dawn.

Overview

Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.

  • Tim BurtonDirector
  • Warren SkaarenScreenplay
  • Sam HammScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $35,000,000

  • Revenue

    $411,348,924

Keywords

  • dual identity
  • double life
  • joker
  • chemical
  • crime fighter
  • superhero
  • villain
  • based on comic
  • vigilante
  • mobster
  • organized crime
  • criminal
  • super power
  • madness
  • vigilantism
  • cautionary
  • good versus evil

Top Billed Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Bruce Wayne / Batman

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Jack Napier / The Joker

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Vicki Vale

Robert Wuhl

Robert Wuhl

Alexander Knox

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Commissioner James Gordon

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Harvey Dent

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Alfred Pennyworth

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Grissom

Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall

Alicia

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Bob the Goon

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