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Tim Burton's BATMAN, inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novel THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, is a Gothic, Wagnerian treatment of the Batman mythos that explains the origins of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his nemesis, the maniacal Joker (a ripe Jack Nicholson). Gotham City is a sunless, ominous haven for criminals, held in the corrupt grip of crime boss Carl Grissom (the ever-magnetic Jack Palance), and terrorized by a sadistic vandal and murderer known as The Joker. But it isn't long before a dark, mysterious caped crusader, who goes by the name of BATMAN, is on their trail and trying to thwart their evil doings. In this darkly entertaining retelling of the Marvel comic classic, ace photojournalist Vicki Vale (warmly and sympathetically played by Kim Basinger) is also on the trail--she wants to find out who Batman really is. Based on the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane for DC Comics; the story and tone have nothing in common with the popular TV series of the 1960s. Imaginative special effects and imposing, Gothic architectural sets dominate this visually graphic, stylish film. Keaton gives a brooding performance as the Caped Crusader and his interestingly understated alter-ego Bruce Wane. But is it Nicholson's Joker that steals the show, with his unnerving, brilliantly maniacal portrayal, especially in the context of his twisted relationship with Grissom's gal Alicia (a lanky, disquieting Jerry Hall).Product Identifiers
EAN7321900043205
eBay Product ID (ePID)47637256
Product Key Features
ActorMichael Keaton, Jack Nicholson
Film/TV TitleBatman
DirectorTim Burton
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesCommentary By Director Tim Burton\On The Set With Bob Kane\Legends Of The Dark Knight The History Of Batman\Shadows Of The Bat The Cinematic Saga Of the Dark Knight Parts 1 To 3\Beyond Batman Documentary Gallery\Music Videos By Prince Batdance And Partyman And Scandalous\The Heroes And The Villains Profile Galleries\Batman The Complete Robin Storyboard Sequence\Theatrical Trailer, With Subtitles
GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure
Subtitle LanguageEnglish\French\Spanish
Run Time121 Mins
Additional Product Features
CertificatePG
Number of Discs2
Dubbing LanguagesFrench
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1\DTS Surround