Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is the sequel to Burton's Batman , and features Michael Keaton reprising the title role, with Danny DeVito as the Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. Burton originally did not want to direct a sequel because of his mixed emotions toward the previous film. Daniel Waters delivered a script that satisfied Burton; Wesley Strick did an uncredited rewrite, deleting the character of Robin and rewriting the climax. Filming started in Burbank, California in June 1991. Batman... Returns was released to financial and critical success, though it caused some controversy for being darker than its predecessor. A deformed baby boy is thrown into Gotham City's river by his terrified parents. Thirty-three years later, the child, Oswald Cobblepot, resurfaces as the hideous Penguin who kidnaps millionaire Max Shreck . With evidence of his corporate crimes, Cobblepot blackmails Shreck into helping him discover the identity of his parents.
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| Release date: | June 16, 1992 |
| Directed by: | Tim Burton |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 126 Minutes |
| Producer: | Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi |
| Editor: | Chris Lebenzon, Bob Badami |
| Music by: | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography: | Stefan Czapsky |
| Screenplay by: | Daniel Waters |
| Estimated budget: | $80,000,000 |
| Genre: | Action, Thriller, Fantasy |