Batman
“He's here big as life in a real Bat-Epic.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Batman: The Movie (1966) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-26
Top Cast
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Adam West
Batman (Bruce Wayne)
Burt Ward
Robin (Dick Grayson)
Lee Meriwether
The Catwoman (Kitka)
Cesar Romero
The Joker
Burgess Meredith
The Penguin
Frank Gorshin
The Riddler
Alan Napier
Alfred
Neil Hamilton
Commissioner Gordon
Stafford Repp
Chief O'Hara
Madge Blake
Aunt Harriet Cooper
Reginald Denny
Commodore Schmidlapp
Milton Frome
Vice Admiral Fangschliester
Gil Perkins
Bluebeard
Dick Crockett
Morgan
George Sawaya
Quetch
Robert Adler
Guard (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Official (uncredited)
Al Bain
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.83x
+$2.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- Batman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- William Dozier Productions, 20th Century Fox, Greenlawn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie H. Martinson
Lorenzo Semple Jr., Bob Kane
Nelson Riddle
Howard Schwartz
William Dozier
Department Leadership Roster
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Screenplay
William Dozier
Producer
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Leslie H. Martinson
Director
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Batman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Batman about?
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.
Who directed Batman?
Batman was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
Who stars in Batman?
The principal cast of Batman includes Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith.
When was Batman released and how long is it?
Batman was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Batman?
Batman had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $3.9M at the worldwide box office (2.83 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Batman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Batman was composed by Nelson Riddle.
Is Batman based on a book or true story?
Batman is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bob Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Batman?
Batman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).