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Batman (1989)

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Justice is always darkest before the dawn.

Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Tim Burton
  • Profile picture of Michael Keaton
    Bruce Wayne / Batman Michael Keaton
  • Profile picture of Jack Nicholson
    Jack Napier / The Joker Jack Nicholson
  • Profile picture of Kim Basinger
    Vicki Vale Kim Basinger
  • Profile picture of Robert Wuhl
    Alexander Knox Robert Wuhl
  • Profile picture of Pat Hingle
    Commissioner James Gordon Pat Hingle
  • Profile picture of Billy Dee Williams
    Harvey Dent Billy Dee Williams
  • Profile picture of Michael Gough
    Alfred Pennyworth Michael Gough
  • Profile picture of Jack Palance
    Grissom Jack Palance

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