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Batman
Batman
Release Date	June 23, 1989
Genre	Superhero Movies
Director	Tim Burton
Screenwriter	Sam Hamm Warren Skaaren
Stars	Michael Keaton Jack Nicholson Kim Basinger Michael Gough Pat Hingle Billy Dee Williams Robert Wuhl
Studio	Warner Bros. Pictures

Batman is a 1989 film in the Batman franchise directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the title character. Jack Nicholson takes on the role of The Joker while Kim Basinger plays Bruce Wayne's love interest and reporter Vicky Vale. The film was presented in a dark brooding atmosphere typical of Burton. Despite many concerns about the casting of Michael Keaton, better known for comedy, the film was a success and led to the sequel Batman Returns also directed by Burton.

Summary

Gotham City has become increasingly dangerous, a haven for organized crime and crazed criminals. Despite the best efforts of the police, the city continues to decline until a hero comes along known as Batman. Batman, unbeknownst to the public, is in fact, the billionaire Bruce Wayne who uses his wealth, brains, and internal drive for justice to become a crime fighting vigilante. When former enforcer Boss Grissom suffers a grave injury in a fire, he becomes the Clown Prince of Cime, The Joker. Batman must defend the city against The Joker's criminal antics while trying to keep his identity a secret from attractive photo journalist, Vicky Vale.

Cast

• Michael Keaton Batman/Bruce Wayne
• Jack Nicholson Joker/Jack Napier
• Kim Basinger Vicki Vale
• Robert Wuhl Alexander Knox
• Pat Hingle Commissioner James Gordon
• Billy Dee Williams Harvey Dent
• Michael Gough Alfred Pennyworth
• Jack Palance Carl Grissom
• Jerry Hall Alicia Grissom
• Tracey Walter Bob the Goon
• Lee Wallace The Mayor
• William Hootkins Lt. Eckhardt

External Links

• Official Site
• IMDB Profile
• Batman Wiki