Batman Details

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 special effects and imposing, Gothic architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry Hall).

Starring	Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall, Billy Dee Williams, Pat Hingle, Michael Gough, Robert Wuhl, Tracey Walter
Director	Tim Burton
Studio	WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time	DVD: 2 hrs 1 min Blu-ray: 2 hrs 1 min
Certificate
Genres	Action/Adventure
Language	DVD: English Blu-ray: English
Hearing-impaired	English
Subtitles	DVD: Arabic, English
Released	DVD: 25 Sep 1998 Blu-ray: 22 Dec 2008 Production year: 1989
Format	DVD