Batman
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Production Design (1990)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie (1990)
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Box office
Grossed $411M worldwide, about 11.8 times its $35M budget
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Based on
Based on the comic Batman
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Filming locations
Filmed in Acton Lane Power Station, Pinewood Studios, Knebworth House and 3 other locations
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Setting
Set in Wayne Manor and Gotham City
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Sequels
Followed by Batman Returns
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Collection
Part of Batman Collection
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Bob KaneCharacters
- Warren SkaarenScreenplay
- Sam HammScreenplay, Story
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 21, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $35M
- Revenue
- $411.3M
- Countries
- United States of America
- Collection
- Batman Collection
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In the United States
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Cast
Michael KeatonBatman / Bruce Wayne
Jack NicholsonJoker / Jack Napier
Kim BasingerVicki Vale
Robert WuhlAlexander Knox
Pat HingleCommissioner Gordon
Billy Dee WilliamsHarvey Dent
Michael GoughAlfred
Jack PalanceGrissom
Jerry HallAlicia
Tracey WalterBob the Goon
Lee WallaceMayor
William HootkinsEckhardt
Richard StrangeGoon
Carl ChaseGoon
Mac McDonaldGoon- George Lane CooperGoon
- Terence PlummerGoon
Philip TanGoon- John SterlandAccountant
- Edwin CraigRotelli
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