Batman
Director: Tim Burton; Stars: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson; Release Date: April 15, 1997 |
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Batman - Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman mythos that explains the origins of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson).
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 isn't 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. Based on the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC Comics; the story and tone have nothing in common with the popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative speci...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Tim Burton |
| Stars | Jack Nicholson |
| Actors | Michael Gough |
| Genre | Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Subgenre | Fantasy |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | DVD |
| UPC | 012569615335 |
| Release Date | 1989 |
| Running Time | 2hr 6min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD2hr 6minWarner Home VideoApril 15, 1997PG-13 (MPAA)085391200024Sound Features: Surround, Digital, AC3 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS2hr 6minMovies UnlimitedPG-13 (MPAA) |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (06/23/1989, p.C1, Sheila Benson): "...Nicholson keeps things moving higher and higher..." |
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