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Batman (1989)

Directed by Tim Burton · Cinematography by Roger Pratt

PG-13126 min175 frames

FantasyActionCrime

Justice is always darkest before the dawn.

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Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A man stands on a dark, smoke-filled city sidewalk near a vertical neon sign. He stares upward into the night…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A brick building exterior serves as the backdrop for a man painting a sculpture. The man uses a small brush to…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A dark paneled room features a large gilded mirror reflecting a couple. The foreground contains suits of armor…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A stairwell with beige walls features art deco style decorative trim lines. A man sits slumped against the wall…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — An industrial facility features rows of green barrels and complex overhead piping and machinery. An older man in…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A dark night scene at a paved lot with a parked police cruiser behind subjects. Two men in trench coats and…Batman (1989) movie still: wide — A dark, smoky industrial facility with pipes and a large vintage control console. A man in a dark hat and coat…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A dark indoor space contains two men positioned close to one another in shadow. A man with white face paint and…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A television news studio features a dark grey desk and matching wall panels. A male and a female news anchor sit…Batman (1989) movie still: closeup — An interior art gallery features a portrait of a woman hanging on wooden walls. A blonde woman wearing a…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A dimly lit corporate boardroom features dark wood paneling and a long conference table. A man in a purple suit…Batman (1989) movie still: wide — A stone-paved plaza at night is surrounded by dark figures in tactical gear. A man in purple and green suit lies…Batman (1989) movie still: closeup — The outdoor setting is dark with soft, diffused green light filtering through tree branches. A woman looks…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A night exterior set featuring a brightly lit parade float decorated with ornate sculptures. A man with white…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A man in theatrical makeup stands before a large, brightly lit parade float. He looks toward the side while…Batman (1989) movie still: medium — A cluttered 1940s-style newspaper office features a large desk with papers and a corkboard. A man in a suit…
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What is Batman about?

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

Batman is a 1989 superhero film directed by Tim Burton and written by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren. Based on the DC Comics character, it is the first installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series. The film stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and Jack Palance. The film's score was composed by Danny Elfman, and songs were written by Prince. The film takes place early in the war on crime of the title character (Keaton) and depicts his conflict with his archenemy the Joker (Nicholson).

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What does the cinematography of Batman look like?

Sampled across 172 frames, the coverage of Batman leans on medium shots (48% of the sample) and close-ups (23%). Cinematographer Roger Pratt keeps 66% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 73% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 73% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Batman?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Batman (1989) are #2f2f2f, #0f0f0f, #54514e, #f7f6f5, #d3d0c9, #8d9290 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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