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Batman (1966): Cast & Plot

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Batman is a 1966 action comedy directed by Leslie H. Martinson, starring Adam West as Batman (Bruce Wayne), Reginald Denny and Burt Ward. It brings to the screen characters from Batman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1 by Bill Finger and Edmond Hamilton. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Batman (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Leslie H. Martinson
Genres
Comedy , Action , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
William Dozier Productions
Based on
Batman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1 by Bill Finger and Edmond Hamilton
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Batman About?

The premise of Batman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A larger‑than‑life Batman appears, joining forces with his faithful partner to battle four notorious super‑villains. The villains intend to hold the world hostage, using a secret invention that can instantly dehydrate anyone, forcing humanity to pay their ransom.

Batman Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to the iron curtain
  • parody
  • campy
  • world domination
  • superhero
  • femme fatale
  • masked superhero
  • black cat
  • reporter
  • based on tv series
  • character name in title
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  • bruce wayne character
  • lyndon b. johnson character
  • alfred pennyworth character
  • catwoman character
  • james gordon character
  • dick grayson character
  • three word title
  • men in tights
  • male male relationship
  • named car
  • joker character
  • penguin character
  • riddler character
  • bad guy bar
  • legion of doom
  • aerial camera shot
  • gender in title
  • animal in title
  • male protagonist
  • absurd comedy
  • batcopter
  • animal themed superhero
  • convertible
  • convertible automobile
  • computer
  • spray
  • shark attack
  • lying to the press
  • anonymous tip
  • anonymous warning
  • closed circuit television
  • supervillain
  • supervillainess
  • supervillain team
  • team up
  • taxicab
  • woman wears boots
  • woman wears black boots
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Cast & crew

Batman Cast & Characters

Adam West leads the cast as Batman (Bruce Wayne), with Reginald Denny as Commodore Schmidlapp and Burt Ward as Robin (Dick Grayson). Directed by Leslie H. Martinson; 88 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Leslie H. Martinson

More films directed by Leslie H. Martinson, best-rated first: Batman: The Movie, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Gary Coleman: For Safety’s Sake and The Kid with the 200 I.Q..

Full filmography
Plot

Batman Plot Summary

What happens in Batman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a rescue mission sparked by a tip about Commodore Schmidlapp aboard his yacht, Batman and Robin race to the scene in the Batcopter. The yacht vanishes beneath them, and Batman resurfaces with a shark biting his leg, which he quells with bat-shark repellent as the creature explodes in a splash of foam. Back at Commissioner Gordon’s office, the Dynamic Duo deduce that the tip was a trap laid by the United Underworld, a cabal of Gotham City’s most formidable criminals: the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler, and Catwoman.

Full summary

The whole story of Batman, scene by scene

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Videos

Batman Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Batman: The Movie (1966) - Theatrical Trailer
  • Featurette Josh Olson on BATMAN
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Batman?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of Batman's youthful sidekick?
Cars

Cars in Batman

20 cars on screen, including the 1966 Lincoln Futura Batmobile and the Yamaha YDS 3 Catalina.

All 20 cars
  • 1966 Lincoln Futura Batmobile in Batman 1966 Lincoln Futura Batmobile Featured role
  • Yamaha YDS 3 Catalina in Batman Yamaha YDS 3 Catalina Important role
  • 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible in Batman 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible Minor role
  • 1966 Plymouth Belvedere in Batman 1966 Plymouth Belvedere Minor role

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FAQ

Batman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Batman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Batman?

Batman runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Batman released?

Batman was released on July 30, 1966.

Who directed Batman?

Batman was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.

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Who is in the cast of Batman?

Batman stars Adam West as Batman (Bruce Wayne), Reginald Denny as Commodore Schmidlapp and Burt Ward as Robin (Dick Grayson), among 88 credited actors.

Does Batman have a post-credit scene?

No. Batman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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