2. A film was released in 1989 and was called „Batman”. The director was Tim Burton. It was based the comic book with the same title. Michael Keaton played the main role of the Batman as well as the rich businessman Bruce Wayne; Jack Nicholson played malicious and bad Joker with the tact and perfection. A charming actress Kim Basinger played the role of the journalist Vicky Vale who fell in love with the secret hero.

3. The action of the film takes place in Gotham City, dark, gloomy city "protected" only by the corrupted police. But there is also the Batman who each night sets off for the Gotham City in order to defend local residents from the evil. The film is opened with the scene where a few thugs are attacking defenceless parents with the child wanting to murder them. However, the Batman occurs and saves the family. Bruce’s parents were murdered by Jack Napier in the similar way... After the short period of time Jack Napier faces the Batman. After short brawl with Batman, Jack’s face is melted with chemicals when he falls into the vault full of green liquid which seems to be strong acid. Although falling into an acid Jack menages to survive. Now, he seeks revenge on Batman. A never-ending battle between good and evil begins, but as we all know there is only one winner – the good. SUMMARY OF THE PLOT

4. Michael Keaton – Batman / Bruce Wayne Jack Nicholson – Joker / Jack Napier Kim Basinger – Vicki Vale Robert Wuhl – Alexander Knox Pat Hingle – lieutenant chief Gordon Billy Dee Williams – Two-Face / Harvey Dent Michael Gough – Alfred Pennyworth Jack Palance – Carl Grissom Jerry Hall – Alicia

5. Batman (1966) Batman (1989) Batman Returns (1992) Batman Forever (1995) Batman & Robin (1997) Batman Begins (2005) The Dark Knight (2008) The Dark Knight Rises (2012)