Batman Returns | |
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2 Nominations | |
Year | 1992 |
Director | Tim Burton |
Writer | Daniel Waters, Sam Hamm |
Starring | Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer |
65th Academy Awards |
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film, directed and produced by Tim Burton, based upon the Batman character appearing in comics published by DC Comics. It is the second installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series, with Michael Keaton reprising the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Christopher Walken, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Gough, and Pat Hingle.
Nominations
- Best Makeup — Ve Neill, Ronnie Specter, Stan Winston
- Best Visual Effects — Michael Fink, Craig Barron, John Bruno, Dennis Skotak
Plot[]
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.