Batman (1989 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Batman |
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| Directed by | Tim Burton |
| Starring | Michael Keaton Jack Nicholson |
| Music by | Danny Elfman |
| Release date(s) | June 23, 1989 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Batman is a popular superhero movie from 1989. It was directed by Tim Burton. The movie is based on the famous DC Comics character, Batman. Michael Keaton plays the hero, Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman. Jack Nicholson plays his main enemy, The Joker. Kim Basinger plays Vicki Vale, a photojournalist.
Many famous actors wanted to play Batman. Director Tim Burton chose Michael Keaton. Some people were surprised by this choice. But Burton had worked with Keaton before in Beetlejuice. He believed Keaton had the right serious and intense personality for the role.
When Batman First Flew into Theaters
The movie Batman first came out in the United States on June 23, 1989. After that, it was released in many other countries around the world. For example, it came out in the United Kingdom and Ireland on August 11, 1989. Fans in Australia could see it starting August 31, 1989.
Other Batman Adventures
There are many other movies and stories about Batman. If you liked this movie, you might also enjoy these:
- Batman (the character)
- The Dark Knight Trilogy (a series of Batman movies)
- Batman Returns (a sequel to this movie)
- Batman Forever
- Batman & Robin
Images for kids
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Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as the Joker in the film's big fight scene.
See also
In Spanish: Batman (película de 1989) para niños
