Batman Returns (1992)

When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda.

Director:

Tim Burton

Writers:

Bob Kane (Batman characters), Daniel Waters (story)

Stars:

Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Keaton	...	Batman / Bruce Wayne
Danny DeVito	...	Penguin / Oswald Cobblepot
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Catwoman / Selina Kyle
Christopher Walken	...	Max Shreck
Michael Gough	...	Alfred Pennyworth
Michael Murphy	...	The Mayor
Cristi Conaway	...	Ice Princess
Andrew Bryniarski	...	Charles 'Chip' Shreck
Pat Hingle	...	Commissioner James Gordon
Vincent Schiavelli	...	Organ Grinder
Steve Witting	...	Josh
Jan Hooks	...	Jen
John Strong	...	Sword Swallower
Rick Zumwalt	...	Tattooed Strongman
Anna Katarina	...	Poodle Lady

Storyline

Having defeated the Joker, Batman now faces the Penguin - a warped and deformed individual who is intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Crooked businessman Max Schreck is coerced into helping him become Mayor of Gotham and they both attempt to expose Batman in a different light. Earlier however, Selina Kyle, Max's secretary, is thrown from the top of a building and is transformed into Catwoman - a mysterious figure who has the same personality disorder as Batman. Batman must attempt to clear his name, all the time deciding just what must be done with the Catwoman.

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Plot Keywords:

penguin | box office hit | dc comics | gotham | mayor | 

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Taglines:

Returns June 19

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Genres:

Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brooding, dark violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Warner Bros. [United States]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Batman 2

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$162,831,698 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

126 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby (as Dolby Stereo®)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First Batman adaptation in which the real names of Penguin and Catwoman as established in the comics (Oswald Cobblepot and Selina Kyle) are used.

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Goofs

In the original staff meeting just before the first tree lighting ceremony, when Selina Kyle is serving coffee, the camera angle changes as she walks around Max Shreck and she ends up walking around him twice.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Happy Woman: Merry Christmas!
Happy Man: Merry Christmas!

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Connections

Featured in Batman Returns Villains: Catwoman (2005)

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Soundtracks

Face to Face
Words by Steven Severin and Siouxsie Sioux
Music by Steven Severin, Siouxsie Sioux, Budgie and Danny Elfman
Produced by Stephen Hague
Performed by Siouxsie and the Banshees
Courtesy of Polydor Limited and Geffen Records

User Reviews

Very good

I don't know why critics cal it bizarre and macabre. I really don't. Dark -yes, bizarre - no. It i s sad and with lots of emotions, specially with the Pinguin's story. They say it has elements of S&M but I really don't find anything of that sort except for Catwoman's whip.

This movie is deeper than its genre and villains aren't just some crazy freaks dressed like on a masquerade. They have strong motives with strong feelings involved. Catwoman (a great performance by Michelle Pfeifer!) isn't just a sexy chick who likes steeling jewels - she's on her personal crusade and Pinguin... well, by the end of the movie you really feel sorry for him (strong performance by Danny DeVito). Again, I think Michael Keaton is the best Batman and he carries his costume well.

You can totally see that it is a Tim Burton movie, because he has an unusual style and is a very talented guy. But also the music is fantastic and fits the emotions.