Batman
Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller
Warner Bros.  (1989) 126 mins PG-13

7.6 (91,102 votes)
Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) is a mild-mannered millionaire who has a huge passion for philanthropy. As a young boy, he witnessed his parents’ murder, which inspired him to become a crusader for justice. With the help of Alfred (Michael Gough), his faithful butler, he disguises himself with unique body armor and calls himself Batman. Intensifying matters is a photojournalist named Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger), who is trying to uncover the identity of the winged crusader. While Ms. Vale is trying to expose Batman’s identity, a demented criminal named Joker (Jack Nicholson) threatens the well-being of Gotham City. Will Bruce Wayne be able to save the day, or will Vicki Vale unmask the hero and thwart his plans in stopping the villain's evil plot?...

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Cast and Crew
Kim Basinger  ......  Vicki Vale
Michael Keaton  ......  Batman / Bruce Wayne
Jack Nicholson  ......  Joker / Jack Napier
Robert Wuhl  ......  Alexander Knox
Pat Hingle  ......  Commissioner Gordon
Billy Dee Williams  ......  Harvey Dent
Director  .....  Tim Burton
Producer  .....  Benjamin Melniker; Peter Guber; Michael Uslan; Barbara Kalish; Jon Peters
Writer  .....  Bob Kane; Sam Hamm; Warren Skaaren
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: The Joker knocks over a statue in the museum that soon rights itself. (more)

Trivia:
Willem Dafoe, David Bowie, 'John Lithgow' and James Woods were considered for the Joker. (more)

Filming Locations:
Acton Lane Power Station, Acton Lane, Acton, London, England, UK (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Passenger: Excuse me.
Tourist Dad: I'm sorry, this is my cab.
Passenger: Sorry.
Tourist Dad: Listen, I was here first!
[as the cab drives away]
Tourist Dad: Oh, God! Oh, taxi? Taxi!
(more)

Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 7 wins & 16 nominations (more)