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batman returns (1992)

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Batman Returns
PG-13
Crime
Fantasy
Superhero
7
10

While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.

Release Date
June 19, 1992
Director
Tim Burton
Cast
Michael Keaton , Danny DeVito , Michelle Pfeiffer , Christopher Walken
Runtime
2 Hours 6 Minutes
Main Genre
Action
Writers
Bob Kane , Daniel Waters , Sam Hamm
Production Company
Warner Bros., PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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