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Batman Returns

Movie·1992·Action, Fantasy·2h 6m·6.9 (7,107)·Directed by Tim Burton

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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.

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Michael KeatonMichael KeatonBruce Wayne / BatmanDanny DeVitoDanny DeVitoOswald Cobblepot / The PenguinMichelle PfeifferMichelle PfeifferSelina Kyle / CatwomanChristopher WalkenChristopher WalkenMax ShreckMichael GoughMichael GoughAlfred PennyworthPat HinglePat HingleCommissioner James GordonMichael MurphyMichael MurphyMayorVincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliOrgan Grinder

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