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Batman

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Sequel:

Batman Returns

Related to:

Prince: Batdance (Music Video)

Original title

Batmanaka

AKA

Tim Burton's Batman

Year

1989

Running time

121 min.

Country

United States

Director

Tim Burton

Screenwriter

Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren. Characters: Bob Kane

Music

Danny Elfman. Songs: Prince

Cinematography

Roger Pratt

Cast

Producer

Co-production United States-United Kingdom;

Warner Bros., Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Guber-Peters Company

Genre

Fantasy. Thriller. Action | Superheroes. Based on a Comic. DC Comics. Cult Movie

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Batman

Synopsis

Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isnt long before a dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining retelling of the Marvel comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find out who Batman really is.

Rankings Position

Awards: 1989: Oscar: Best Art Direction

1989: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical (Jack Nicholson)

1989: BAFTA: 6 Nominations including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Nicholson)

1989: Chicago Film Critics Awards: 3 Nominations, including Best Picture

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9 My Favorite Comic Adaptations (364)
32 My Favorites from the 80s (184)
41 Movies I Grew Up With (355)
53 My Favorite Fantasy Movies (68)
54 My Favorite Blockbusters (24)
72 Best Movie Posters Ever (My Favorite Posters) (24)
82 Movies with Impressive Art Direction (26)

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