Batman Returns
The Bat. The Cat. The Penguin.
Country
Production
Budget
$80 000 000
Box office
$266 822 354
Director
Actors
Scenario
Producer
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Peter Guber, Jon Peters, Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
Camera operator
Composer
Artist
Audition
Marion Dougherty
Editing
Short description
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.
What's left behind the scenes
- Annette Bening was originally cast as Catwoman, but she became pregnant and dropped out of the project. Sean Young competed for the role, having previously failed to land the part of journalist Vicki Vale in the first Batman film. Jodie Foster was also considered, but she chose to focus on her directorial debut, "Tate's Little Man" (1991).
- Christopher Walken's character is named after German film actor Max Schreck, who became famous for his role as Count Orlok, the vampire in the classic horror film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922).
- DeVito was forbidden from talking about his character, even to his relatives.
- Christopher Walken's character's name is that of German film actor Max Schreck, who became famous, in particular, for his portrayal of Count Orlok, the vampire in the classic horror film 'Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror' (1922).
- When Bruce Wayne removes his mask in front of Catwoman, we see that his face has no makeup. However, at the beginning of the scene, black eyeliner around the eyes is clearly visible, which is worn under the mask by all cinematic incarnations of Batman in feature films.
- Raquel Welch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Madonna, Ellen Barkin, Cher, Bridget Fonda, and Susan Sarandon were considered for the role of Catwoman. Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Geena Davis, Sigourney Weaver, and Meryl Streep were also possibilities for the role.
- Annette Bening was originally cast as Catwoman, but she became pregnant and left the project. Shaune Young, who had failed to land the role of journalist Vicki in the first Batman film, also vied for the part. Jodie Foster was considered for the role, but the actress preferred to focus on her directorial debut, Little Man Tate (1991).
- The villain attempts to blow up the city using penguins, forcing them to carry dynamite on their backs. An animal rights organization filed a lawsuit against the filmmakers, claiming they mistreated the penguins.
- In March 2008, the Batman costume (including the armor, cape, gloves, and mask) worn by Michael Keaton in the film was sold at auction of film-related rarities for $103,500 to a buyer who wished to remain anonymous. The starting price for the lot was $80,000.
- In March 2008, the Batman costume worn by Michael Keaton (including the armor, cape, gloves, and mask) was sold at a movie memorabilia auction for $103,500 to an anonymous buyer. The starting bid for the lot was $80,000.
- Film composer Danny Elfman appears in the crowd during the scene where the Penguin is pelted with rotten vegetables.
- The film's composer, Danny Elfman, appears in the crowd during the scene where the Penguin is pelted with rotten vegetables.
- When the Penguin falls into the water after his death, you can notice a rope pulling him.
- The scene where Catwoman looks into the sky was filmed at the very last moment, when the editing was nearly complete; the person in the costume was not Michelle Pfeiffer, but an unknown girl from the crew.
- DeVito was forbidden from telling anyone about his character, even his relatives.
- After the film's release, Tim Burton entered negotiations for a third Batman installment, but Warner Bros. representatives made it clear that they were unwilling to continue working with him.
- The first feature film released in theaters with Dolby Digital sound.
- The role of Gotham magnate Max Shreck was offered to rock musician David Bowie, but he preferred to work on "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (1992).
- According to the plot, the Penguin was supposed to freeze Gotham in the film's finale. Burton disliked this idea and decided to abandon it, bringing in another screenwriter to rewrite the script.
- The role of the Penguin was offered to Dustin Hoffman, Marlon Brando, John Candy, Bob Hoskins, and Christopher Lloyd.
- The Catwoman costume was very uncomfortable, and its mask was so tight that Michelle Pfeiffer became completely deaf while wearing it. The situation was also complicated by the fact that, according to Tim Burton’s vision, Catwoman was supposed to speak in a low voice, but since Pfeiffer couldn't hear anything, she often began to shout her lines during the filming of many scenes where she was meant to speak softly.
- Actor Paul Reubens and actress Diane own Salinger, who play the Penguin's parents, also appeared in another Tim Burton film titled 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' (1985), playing Pee-wee and his love interest Simone, respectively. In this way, Burton non-linearly continues the romantic arc of Pee-wee and Simone.
- Raquel Welch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Madonna, Ellen Barkin, Cher, Bridget Fonda, and Susan Sarandon auditioned for the role of Catwoman. Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Geena Davis, Sigourney Weaver, and Meryl Streep were also considered for the role.
- Initially, District Attorney Harvey Dent was to be one of the main characters, a role that, as in the first film of the anthology, was assigned to actor Billy Dee Williams. He was intended as the main villain and mastermind of the film, and in the finale he was to transform into Two-Face after an explosion in the park. However, Two-Face was cut from the film and replaced by Max Shreck, played by Christopher Walken.
- The scene where Catwoman looks at the sky was filmed at the very last moment, when editing was almost complete, and the person in the costume was not Michelle Pfeiffer, but an unknown woman from the film crew.
- According to the plot, the Penguin was supposed to freeze Gotham in the film's finale. Burton did not like this idea and decided to scrap it, hiring another screenwriter to rewrite the script.
- Originally, District Attorney Harvey Dent was intended to be one of the characters, with the role assigned to actor Billy Dee Williams, as it was in the first film of the anthology. He was to be the film's main villain and mastermind, transforming into Two-Face after an explosion in the park during the finale. However, Two-Face was cut from the movie, and his place was taken by Max Shreck, played by Christopher Walken.
- The Catwoman costume was very uncomfortable, and its mask was so tight that Michelle Pfeiffer became completely deaf while wearing it. The situation was further complicated by Tim Burton's vision that Catwoman should speak in a low voice; however, since Pfeiffer couldn't hear anything, she often began shouting her lines during the filming of many scenes where she was supposed to speak in a quiet tone.
- Paul Reubens and Diane Salinger, who played the Penguin's parents, also appeared in another Tim Burton film, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985), as Pee-wee Herman and his sweetheart, Simone, respectively. Thus, Burton continues the Pee-wee and Simone love story in a non-linear fashion.
- Following the film's release, Tim Burton negotiated a third Batman installment, but Warner Brothers representatives made it clear they were unwilling to continue working together.
- The role of Gotham tycoon Max Shreck was offered to rock musician David Bowie, but he preferred the film 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me' (1992).
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