Batman Begins

Batman Begins is a 2005 prequel movie that focuses on the origins of the Batman legend. A long-anticipated sequel, The Dark Knight, was released on July 18, 2008. Actor Christian Bale reprised his role as the superhero, and Christopher Nolan returned to the director's chair for the follow-up.

1. Director: Christopher Nolan
2. Cinematographer: Wally Pfister
3. Release Date: June 15, 2005
4. Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe
5. Studio: Warner Bros.

A young Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) witnesses the brutal murder of his parents, and has a terrifying encounter with bats in the caves under Wayne Manor. The memories of both traumatic events prompt Wayne to study, and then fight the criminal underworld of Gotham City as "Batman". Armed with an array of weaponry and extensive knowledge of martial arts, Batman takes on the diabolical masterminds of Gotham.

Batman:

1. Release date: June 23, 1989
2. Directed by: Tim Burton
3. Written by: Bob Kane and Bill Finger
4. Produced by: Peter Guber and Jon Peters
5. Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Billy Dee Williams and Jack Palance

Batman Returns:

1. Release date: June 19, 1992
2. Directed by: Tim Burton
3. Written by: Bob Kane and Bill Finger
4. Produced by: Tim Burton and Denise Di Novi
5. Starring: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken

Batman Forever:

1. Release date: June 16, 1995
2. Directed by: Joel Schumacher
3. Written by: Bob Kane and Bill Finger
4. Produced by: Tim Burton and Peter MacGregor-Scott
5. Starring: Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell

Batman and Robin:

1. Release date: June 20, 1997
2. Directed by: Joel Schumacher
3. Written by: Bob Kane and Bill Finger
4. Produced by: Peter MacGregor-Scott
5. Starring: George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone and Elle Macpherson

The Dark Knight:

1. Release date: US-July 18, 2008 and UK-July 25, 2008
2. Directed by: Christopher Nolan
3. Written by: Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan
4. Produced by: Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas
5. Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman and Aaron Eckhart