Batman

1989 · directed by Tim Burton

Rating

73/100

Hit

no

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 known as 'The 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.

Batman (1989), directed by Tim Burton, rates 73/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Michael Keaton
• Jack Nicholson
• Kim Basinger
• Robert Wuhl
• Pat Hingle
• Billy Dee Williams
• Michael Gough
• Jack Palance
• Jerry Hall
• Tracey Walter

Crew

• Roger Pratt — Director of Photography
• Ray Lovejoy — Editor
• Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer
• Sam Hamm — Screenplay
• Warren Skaaren — Screenplay

More from Tim Burton

1. Vincent (1982) — 81/100 · short, not counted
2. Edward Scissorhands (1990) — 80/100 · hit
3. Corpse Bride (2005) — 79/100
4. Ed Wood (1994) — 78/100
5. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) — 77/100
6. Beetlejuice (1988) — 75/100

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