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'''Batman''' is a 1989 film based on the [[DC Comics]] character, [[Wikipedia:Batman|Batman]], and the first film in the [[Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology]]. It premiered on June 19, 1989, in [[Wikipedia:Westwood, Los Angeles|Westwood, Los Angeles]] and on June 23, 1989, in the United States.
The film stars [[Jack Nicholson]], [[Michael Keaton]], [[Kim Basinger]], [[Robert Wuhl]], [[Pat Hingle]], [[Billy Dee Williams]], [[Michael Gough]], and [[Jack Palance]], and is directed by [[Tim Burton]] with screenplay by [[Sam Hamm]] and [[Warren Skaaren]] and story by the former. However, due to the [[Wikipedia:1988 Writers Guild of America strike|1988 Writers Guild of America strike]], Hamm dropped out of the film while Skaaren did rewrites, with uncredited additional drafts done by [[Charles McKeown]] and [[Jonathan Gems]]. Three sequels, titled {{M|Batman Returns (Film)}}, {{M|Batman Forever (Film)}} and {{M|Batman & Robin (Film)}}, were released in 1992, 1995 and 1997 respectively. The latter two sequels were later to have been retconned to take place
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Batman is a 1989 film based on the DC Comics character, Batman, and the first film in the Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology. It premiered on June 19, 1989, in Westwood, Los Angeles and on June 23, 1989, in the United States.
The film stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and Jack Palance, and is directed by Tim Burton with screenplay by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren and story by the former. However, due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike, Hamm dropped out of the film while Skaaren did rewrites, with uncredited additional drafts done by Charles McKeown and Jonathan Gems. Three sequels, titled Batman Returns (Film), Batman Forever (Film) and Batman & Robin (Film), were released in 1992, 1995 and 1997 respectively. The latter two sequels were later to have been retconned to take place in a parallel universe.
Synopsis[edit | hide | hide all]
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 who calls himself "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.
Appearances[edit | hide]
Characters[edit | hide]
Protagonists[edit | hide]
Antagonists[edit | hide]
- Eddie
- Nick
- Johnny Gobs (mentioned)
- Gotham City Crimelords
- Napier Hoods
- Dr. Davis
- Joker Goons
- Ricorso Mob
- Unnamed Mugger (flashback)
Other Characters[edit | hide]
- Harold
- Harold's Wife
- Jimmy
- Election Ceremony
- DA DA Alday
- Mayor Borg
- GCPD
- Amanda Keeler (animated video)
- Candy Walker (animated video)
- Action
- Vicki Vale's Father (mentioned)
- Vicki Vale's Paternal Grandmother (mentioned)
- Jesus (mentioned)
- Picasso (mentioned)
- Martha Wayne (flashback)
- Thomas Wayne (flashback)
- The Devil (mentioned)
- Count Dracula (mentioned)
Teams and Organizations[edit | hide]
- GCPD
- Gotham Globe
- Gotham City Hall
- Gotham City Crimelords
- Batman's Team
- Axis Chemicals
- Napier Hoods
- Flugelheim Museum
- Joker Goons
- Flat & Flat Lawyers
- Action
- Times (magazine)
- Vogue (magazine)
Species[edit | hide]
Objects and Concepts[edit | hide]
- Battech
- Joy Buzzer
- Acid Flower
- Long Barreled Gun
- Boxing Glove Gun
- Joker Goon Cars
- Joker Goon Helicopter
- Joker Goon Van
- Alicia Hunt's Mask
- Smylex
- BANG! Flag Gun
- Batsignal
- Smylex Masks
Locations[edit | hide]
- Earth-89
- Earth
- North America
- United States of America
- New Jersey
- Gotham City
- Monarch Theatre
- Alley at Pearl and Philips Streets
- Gotham Globe Office
- Grissom Penthouse
- Axis Chemicals Facility
- Wayne Manor
- Davis' Lair
- Gotham Square
- Gotham City Hall
- Joker's Studio
- Flugelheim Museum
- Adelph Hotel
- Gotham Central
- Flat & Flat Lawyers Office
- Vicki Vale's Apartment
- Action News Studio
- Arnee's Bar
- Nite Spots
- Larry's
- Brackmann's Delicatessen
- Quick-Way
- Bernie's
- Allday Liquor Store
- Gerrold's
- Jos. Stein Supplies
- Gotham Diner
- Gotham City
- New Jersey
- United States of America
- Corto Maltese (pictured)
- North America
- Earth
Notes[edit | hide]
- Three sequels titled Batman Returns (Film), Batman Forever (Film) and Batman & Robin (Film), were released in 1992, 1995 and 1997 respectively, with Val Kilmer and George Clooney replacing Michael Keaton as the titular character in the latter two films.
Gallery[edit | hide]
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