1986
In Gotham City, a masked vigilante known as Batman fights crime, capturing two punks and establishing his presence. Meanwhile, gangster Jack Napier, involved in a corrupt scheme with Lieutenant Eckhardt, falls into a vat of toxic chemicals during a police raid, transforming him into the disfigured, psychopathic criminal mastermind known as the Joker. The Joker, seeking revenge on his former boss Carl Grissom, kills him and takes control of Gotham's underworld, while Batman, secretly Bruce Wayne, begins a romance with photojournalist Vicki Vale. The Joker unleashes a reign of terror, poisoning Gotham's products and attacking the Fluegelheim Museum where he confronts Vicki, leading to a high-speed chase with Batman in the Batmobile.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman pits him against the Joker’s anarchic reign over Gotham while juggling a budding romance with Vicki Vale.
Open full beat sheetBruce Wayne is listed as Protagonist. A wealthy, reclusive philanthropist who operates as a masked vigilante. In the parsed data, Bruce Wayne is connected to 40 scenes, 78 dialogue lines, 82 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
40 scenes / 78 dialogue linesJack Napier is listed as Antagonist. A merciless gangster who becomes a disfigured, psychopathic criminal mastermind. In the parsed data, Jack Napier is connected to 33 scenes, 76 dialogue lines, 76 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
33 scenes / 76 dialogue linesVicki Vale is listed as Love Interest / Journalist. A beautiful and ambitious photojournalist. In the parsed data, Vicki Vale is connected to 30 scenes, 69 dialogue lines, 70 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
30 scenes / 69 dialogue linesAlexander Knox is listed as Journalist. A hyperactive crime reporter for the Gotham Gazette. In the parsed data, Alexander Knox is connected to 13 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
13 scenes / 18 dialogue linesDick Grayson is listed as Protégé. A young, wiry aerialist who becomes Batman's partner. In the parsed data, Dick Grayson is connected to 10 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 62.
10 scenes / 13 dialogue linesAlfred Pennyworth is listed as Butler. Bruce Wayne's loyal and capable butler. In the parsed data, Alfred Pennyworth is connected to 8 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
8 scenes / 6 dialogue linesJames W. Gordon is listed as Police Commissioner. A distinguished police official in his late fifties. In the parsed data, James W. Gordon is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 12.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHarvey Dent is listed as District Attorney Candidate. A dynamic and determined politician fighting corruption. In the parsed data, Harvey Dent is connected to 5 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 8 dialogue linesAlicia Hunt is listed as Supporting. Carl Grissom's kept woman. In the parsed data, Alicia Hunt is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 38.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLt. Eckhardt is listed as Corrupt Police Officer. A porcine, corrupt police lieutenant on Grissom's payroll. In the parsed data, Lt. Eckhardt is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCarl Grissom is listed as Crime Lord. The kingpin of Gotham City rackets. In the parsed data, Carl Grissom is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesEstablishing shot of Gotham City.
A dark, abandoned cathedral with gargoyles.
A tourist family gets lost in a dangerous part of Gotham.
The tourist family is mugged by two punks.
The punks discuss the Batman legend before being confronted by him.
Bruce WayneHarvey Dent gives a campaign speech.
Harvey DentJack Napier and Alicia Hunt discuss the campaign.
Jack Napier, Alicia HuntKnox investigates the crime scene.
Alexander Knox, Lt. EckhardtJack Napier meets Lt. Eckhardt.
Jack Napier, Lt. EckhardtKnox meets Vicki Vale.
Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxGrissom tasks Jack with a break-in.
Jack Napier, Carl Grissom, Alicia HuntFundraiser for Harvey Dent.
Vicki Vale, Alexander Knox, Harvey Dent, James W. Gordon, Alfred PennyworthJack prepares for the break-in.
Jack NapierKnox and Vicki explore the library.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxKnox and Vicki discuss Bruce Wayne at a party; Bruce introduces himself and charms Vicki, causing Knox to feel jealous.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Alexander Knox, Alfred PennyworthBruce watches surveillance footage of Commissioner Gordon learning about an anonymous tip regarding Jack Napier.
Bruce Wayne, James W. GordonPolice and SWAT teams arrive at Ace Chemical; Gordon confronts Eckhardt.
James W. Gordon, Lt. EckhardtBatman intervenes in the police raid, fighting Jack Napier's men and eventually causing Napier to fall into toxic waste.
Bruce Wayne, Jack Napier, James W. Gordon, Lt. EckhardtKnox and Vicki discuss the Batman incident; Vicki confirms her date with Bruce.
Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxBruce and Vicki go on a date on his yacht.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Alfred PennyworthBruce and Vicki attend the opera.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeNapier has his bandages removed, revealing his disfigured face.
Jack NapierThe Joker confronts and kills Grissom.
Jack Napier, Carl GrissomVicki wakes up alone while Bruce sings in the shower.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeVicki surprises Bruce in the shower; Bruce is revealed to be covered in bruises.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeKnox investigates Bruce Wayne's past and finds a lack of photographic evidence.
Alexander KnoxAlicia Hunt returns home to find her rent has been paid.
Alicia HuntThe Joker surprises Alicia in her apartment.
Jack Napier, Alicia HuntThe Joker takes control of the Gotham crime lords and kills Rotelli.
Jack NapierThe Joker's men execute Philly Ricorso in the plaza while Bruce and Vicki are present.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Jack NapierAlfred takes a call from Vicki while Bruce struggles internally.
Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Vicki ValeKnox shows Vicki the newspaper clippings about the murder of Bruce's parents.
Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxKnox and Vicki discuss Bruce Wayne's potential connection to Batman.
Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxThe Joker prepares his plan to poison Gotham's products.
Jack NapierModels die after using contaminated products during a shoot.
Vicki ValeThe Joker hijacks the news broadcast to advertise his lethal products.
Jack NapierThe Joker attacks the museum and confronts Vicki.
Jack Napier, Vicki ValeThe Joker examines Vicki's portfolio and discusses his plan for 'beautification' of Gotham, leading to a confrontation involving makeup and a mask.
Jack Napier, Vicki Vale, Alicia HuntBatman and Vicki escape the Fluegelheim in the Batmobile.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Jack NapierBatman and Vicki engage in a high-speed chase through Gotham.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Jack NapierBatman and Vicki are cornered by Joker's goons; Batman is temporarily defeated.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Jack NapierBatman brings Vicki to the Batcave to process the photos.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeA dream sequence depicting the murder of Bruce Wayne's parents.
Bruce WayneVicki wakes up from a nightmare, receives a phone call from Bruce, and hangs up in distress.
Vicki Vale, Bruce WayneBruce attempts to reconcile with Vicki over the phone, but she hangs up.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeVicki burns the photos of the crime scene.
Vicki ValeKnox and Vicki discuss Bruce Wayne's sanity and his connection to the Batman.
Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxThe news reports on the Joker and the stock market crash.
Bruce manages his business affairs during the market crash.
Bruce WayneBruce calls Vicki as Batman, but is interrupted by a colleague.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeHarvey Dent and officials decide to negotiate with the Joker.
Harvey Dent, James W. GordonThe Joker hijacks the broadcast to mock the city officials.
Jack Napier, Harvey Dent, James W. GordonPreparations for the 300th anniversary celebration.
Knox arrives at Wayne Manor to confront Bruce.
Alexander Knox, Bruce Wayne, Alfred PennyworthThe birthday gala begins.
Bruce and Vicki receive a package from the Joker containing wax ears.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeThugs attack Vicki's apartment; Bruce intervenes.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeBruce plants a homing device on the Joker's van.
Bruce Wayne, Jack NapierBatman pursues the Joker's van.
Bruce Wayne, Jack NapierThe Joker causes an explosion; the Flying Graysons' helicopter crashes.
Jack Napier, Bruce Wayne, Dick GraysonThe Joker's van speeds through the city while Dick Grayson leaps from a helicopter onto the van's roof.
Jack Napier, Dick GraysonBatman rescues Dick Grayson from the van before it hits an overpass; the Joker confronts them.
Bruce Wayne, Jack Napier, Dick GraysonDick Grayson wakes up in Wayne Manor and meets Bruce Wayne.
Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Dick GraysonBruce Wayne and Harvey Dent argue over how to handle the Joker.
Bruce Wayne, Harvey DentDick Grayson tries to leave Wayne Manor, leading to a physical confrontation with Bruce Wayne.
Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Dick GraysonThe Joker gives a report to his criminal associates.
Jack NapierBruce Wayne confesses his guilt to Vicki Vale.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki ValeBruce prepares for his final confrontation with the Joker.
Bruce Wayne, Alfred PennyworthBatman destroys the Ace Chemical plant.
Bruce WayneThe Joker unveils a disfigured statue of Lady Gotham and begins his attack on the city.
Jack NapierKnox and Vicki Vale attempt to signal Batman to stop the Joker's balloons.
Bruce Wayne, Vicki Vale, Alexander KnoxBatman engages the Joker's tank in a final battle.
Bruce Wayne, Jack NapierJoker escapes the tank and encounters the Batwing; Dick Grayson intervenes to save Batman.
Jack Napier, Bruce Wayne, Dick GraysonDick Grayson rescues an injured Batman from the crashing Batwing.
Bruce Wayne, Dick GraysonDick Grayson drags Batman to safety and decides to pursue the Joker.
Bruce Wayne, Dick GraysonJoker enters the cathedral, followed by Dick Grayson.
Jack Napier, Dick GraysonDick Grayson confronts the Joker but is incapacitated by a ninja wheel.
Jack Napier, Dick Grayson, Bruce WayneJoker captures Batman, but Batman triggers a timer device.
Jack Napier, Bruce WayneJoker attempts to escape via helicopter but falls to his death.
Jack NapierI guess I'm just an old cornball, but... I live for beauty. I look around at my little city, it gets me down. We don't have anything like this. Well, it came to me that what this city needs... is beautification. Kind of a big makeover. Miss Vale, I finally realized that one man can make a difference. You know the saying. "In his image... created he them"?
All this apparatus, Vicki... this house, and the money, and the power... it was never mine. It was something I inherited. Bruce Wayne was something I inherited. All I ever hoped for was someone who could see through Bruce -- who could see me -- and not be frightened.
Okay, I'm a sucker. You sound so much like someone I used to... Bruce? I know this is silly, but -- you're not married, are you?
Mr. Knox, I think we have enough real problems in this city without worrying about ghosts and goblins and Halloween characters.
Well, you know me. The more they've got, the less they're worth. This guy must be the most worthless man in America.
Excuse me, sir. Commissioner Gordon was compelled to leave -- very unexpectedly. He asked me to convey his regrets.
Then there's one thing in the world you don't do very well. And I know what it is. -- Now you'll have to kill me.
Please tell him... I'm not trying to make his life difficult. I'd just -- I'd just like to know what's going on.
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