Original Batman 1989

Based On: DC Comics, Comic book superhero character (Bat-Man). Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger.

Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures

Released: June 23, 1989

Running Time: 1 hrs. 53 min.

MPAA Rating: R

Budget: $35 million

Opening Weekend: $40,489,746 16.1%

Domestic Gross: $251,188,924 61.1%

International Gross: $160,160,000 38.9%

World Wide Gross: $411,348,924 100%

Director: Tim Burton

Producers: Jon Peters, Peter Guber

Screenplay: Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren.

Cast: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack PalanceSynopsis: After witnessing his parents brutal murder as a child, millionaire-philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) pledges his life to fighting crime disguised as Batman. His long-time nemesis, The Joker (Jack Nicholson), has sinister plans for the citizens of Gotham City. His greed is matched by his obsession with photojournalist Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger). But Batman is there to counter the Joker's every move. With the fate of Gotham and Vicki in the balance, will good or evil prevail?

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