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1989 · 126 min · PG-13

Batman

Directed by Tim Burton · Fantasy, Action, Crime

Batman (1989) is a Fantasy film, directed by Tim Burton set during the 1980s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A superhero, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of identity and revenge run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Roger Pratt
Cast
Michael KeatonJack NicholsonKim BasingerRobert WuhlPat HingleBilly Dee WilliamsMichael GoughJack Palance

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Superhero
Themes
IdentityRevenge
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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