Batman, released in 1989, is an exciting mix of action and adventure. Directed by Tim Burton, the film tells the story of Gotham City’s Dark Knight taking on his first major enemy, Jack Napier, who later becomes the notorious Joker. Its main stars include Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as Joker, and Kim Basinger portraying Vicki Vale. In this article, we’re going to explore the film’s shooting locations and share some interesting trivia and facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in several locations across the UK from October 10, 1988 to January 14, 1989. Knebworth House in Hertfordshire served as a backdrop for some scenes. Acton Lane Power Station in London, Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, and Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire were also notable filming locations. The crew also filmed at Little Barford Power Station in Bedfordshire.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Keaton | Batman / Bruce Wayne |
| Jack Nicholson | Joker / Jack Napier |
| Kim Basinger | Vicki Vale |
| Robert Wuhl | Alexander Knox |
| Pat Hingle | Commissioner Gordon |
| Billy Dee Williams | Harvey Dent |
| Michael Gough | Alfred |
| Jack Palance | Grissom |
| Jerry Hall | Alicia |
| Tracey Walter | Bob the Goon |
| Lee Wallace | Mayor |
| William Hootkins | Eckhardt |
| Richard Strange | Goon |
| Carl Chase | Goon |
| George Lane Cooper | Goon |
| Terence Plummer | Goon |
| Philip Tan | Goon |
| John Sterland | Accountant |
| Edwin Craig | Rotelli |
| Vincent Wong | Crimelord #1 |
| Joel Cutrara | Crimelord #2 |
| John Dair | Ricorso |
| Christopher Fairbank | Nic |
| George Roth | Eddie |
| Kate Harper | Anchorwoman |
| Bruce McGuire | Anchorman |
| Richard Durden | TV Director |
| Kit Hollerbach | Becky |
| Del Baker | Napier Hood |
| Jazzer Jeyes | Napier Hood |
| Wayne Michaels | Napier Hood |
| Valentino Musetti | Napier Hood |
| Rocky Taylor | Napier Hood |
| Keith Edwards | Reporter |
| Leon Herbert | Reporter |
| Steve Plytas | Doctor |
| Anthony Wellington | Patrolman at Party |
| Charles Roskilly | Young Bruce Wayne |
| Philip O’Brien | Maitre d’ |
| Michael Balfour | Scientist |
| Liza Ross | Mom |
| Garrick Hagon | Dad |
| Adrian Meyers | Jimmy |
| David Baxt | Dr. Wayne |
| Sharon Holm | Mrs. Wayne |
| Clyde Gatell | Other Mugger |
| Sam Douglas | Lawyer |
| Elliott Stein | Man in Crowd |
| Paul Birchard | Another Reporter |
| Chris Andrews | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| Ann Barrass | Onlooker in Front of City Hall (uncredited) |
| Willy Bowman | Crimelord (uncredited) |
| Darrell Brook | Gotham City Cop (uncredited) |
| Chris Bunn | Gambler at Wayne Manor Party (uncredited) |
| Micky Clarke | Man Sitting with Cigar (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Coombs | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Priscilla Cory | Candy Walker (uncredited) |
| Harold Coyne | Gotham City Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Clive Curtis | Goon in Bell-Tower (uncredited) |
| Jim Delaney | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| Serena Destouche | Extra (uncredited) |
| Stephanie English | Woman in Green Coat (uncredited) |
| Albert Evansky | Crimelord #3 (uncredited) |
| Lynda Fisher | Woman in Gotham (uncredited) |
| Pat Gorman | Cop at Axis Chemicals (uncredited) |
| Kit Hillier | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| Barrie Holland | Party Guest at Wayne Manor (uncredited) |
| Lew Hooper | District Attorney Alday (uncredited) |
| Malcolm Johns | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| John Ketteringham | (uncredited) |
| Roy Lansford | Party Guest Talking to Vicki Vale (uncredited) |
| Caren Le Berre | Gotham News Girl (uncredited) |
| Lech Majewski | Crimelord #3 (uncredited) |
| Paul Markham | Gallery Patron (uncredited) |
| Debbie Mills | Candy Walker (uncredited) |
| Tony O’Leary | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| Quentin Pierre | Election Ceremony Attendee (uncredited) |
| Pam Rose | Party Guest at Wayne Manor (uncredited) |
| Rachel Ryan | Amanda Keeler (uncredited) |
| Larry Sheppard | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| Master Sken | Swordsman Joker Goon (uncredited) |
| Byron Sotiris | Parade Spectator (uncredited) |
| Guy Standeven | Man in Audience at Townhall (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | Election Ceremony Patron (uncredited) |
| Fred Stroud | Party Guest at Wayne Manor (uncredited) |
| Tip Tipping | Smylex Poisoned Punk (uncredited) |
| John Triplett | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Reg Turner | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Harry Van Engel | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Christian Wolf-La’Moy | Taxi Driver / Joker’s Car Owner (uncredited) |
| Fred Wood | Parade Spectator (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. Batman 1989 won an Oscar and had another 10 victories and 28 nominations.
2. The film’s duration is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
3. The film was rated PG-13.
4. It was released on the 13th of March, 1990.
5. Other key cast members included Robert Wuhl as Alexander Knox, Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon, Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent, and Michael Gough as Alfred.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Acton Lane Power Station, Acton Lane, Acton, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5342884
- Longitude: -0.257883
- Place ID: ChIJY5sMPMARdkgRNN88bYUBAC4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Acton Lane Power Station, London NW10 7AB, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
