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Number 2 of 4 in its series by score.
Synopsis
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic68/100
7,258 audience votes
Key crew
- Danny ElfmanOriginal Music Composer
- Tim BurtonDirector
- Daniel WatersScreenplay
Cast
- Michael KeatonBatman / Bruce Wayne
- Danny DeVitoPenguin
- Michelle PfeifferCatwoman / Selina
- Christopher WalkenMax Shreck
- Michael GoughAlfred
- Pat HingleCommissioner Gordon
- Michael MurphyMayor
- Cristi ConawayIce Princess
- Andrew BryniarskiChip
- Vincent SchiavelliOrgan Grinder
- Steve WittingJosh
- Jan HooksJen
Stills
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Themes
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