BATMAN (1989)
"Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" Tim Burton brought the Dark Knight Detective to the big screen in this landmark 1989 comic book adaptation, breaking from the camp of the '60s TV show and reestablishing the edgy aspects of the character. Jack Nicholson as the Joker keeps things from getting too serious, while Michael Keaton, then mainly a comic actor and considered a controversial choice to play Bruce Wayne/Batman, surprised many with his steely demeanor and convincing darkness. The film's iconic score is by Danny Elfman, with songs by Prince, including his final #1 hit, "Batdance." DIR Tim Burton; SCR Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren, based on characters created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger; PROD Peter Guber, Jon Peters. U.S./UK, 1989, color, 126 min. RATED PG
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Run Time: 126 Minutes
Opening Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023
Genre: Action adventure