Film
Batman (1989)
Justice is always darkest before the dawn.
Action, Crime, Fantasy· Directed by Tim Burton· 126 min
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.
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Connections
Batman
- Batman (1989) — this film
- Batman Returns (1992)
The Bat. The Cat. The Penguin.
- Batman Forever (1995)
Courage now, truth always, Batman forever!
- Batman & Robin (1997)
Strength now. Courage always. Family, above all. Batman and Robin!
Top billing
- Michael Keaton as Batman / Bruce Wayne
- Jack Nicholson as Joker / Jack Napier
- Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale
- Robert Wuhl as Alexander Knox
- Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon