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Batman

Batman

Action · Comedy · Crime · 1966

The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people.

Movie details

Batman

“He's here big as life in a real Bat-Epic.”

1966 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 45m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

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The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Leslie H. Martinson

Written by

Lorenzo Semple Jr.

Adam West

Adam West

Batman (Bruce Wayne)

Burt Ward

Burt Ward

Robin (Dick Grayson)

Lee Meriwether

Lee Meriwether

The Catwoman (Kitka)

Cesar Romero

Cesar Romero

The Joker

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

The Penguin

Frank Gorshin

Frank Gorshin

The Riddler

Alan Napier

Alan Napier

Alfred

Court is in session

Put Batman on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.