Bruce Wayne
Bruce Wayne is listed as Protagonist. Billionaire industrialist and vigilante. In the parsed data, Bruce Wayne is connected to 33 scenes, 91 dialogue lines, 92 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
33 scenes / 91 dialogue lines64Scenes
9Characters
100Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
Batman Returns Save the Cat analysis
Batman Returns follows Bruce Wayne as he grapples with being framed for murder, confronts a new feline antihero, and uncovers a conspiracy tied to Gotham’s elite.
Open full beat sheetKey characters
Selina Kyle
Selina Kyle is listed as Antagonist. Skilled thief with feline characteristics. In the parsed data, Selina Kyle is connected to 19 scenes, 80 dialogue lines, 84 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
19 scenes / 80 dialogue linesRandall Shaw
Randall Shaw is listed as Antagonist. Construction magnate. In the parsed data, Randall Shaw is connected to 16 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
16 scenes / 35 dialogue linesVicki Vale
Vicki Vale is listed as Journalist. Reporter and Bruce Wayne's love interest. In the parsed data, Vicki Vale is connected to 15 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
15 scenes / 25 dialogue linesAlfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth is listed as Butler. Loyal butler to Bruce Wayne. In the parsed data, Alfred Pennyworth is connected to 15 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
15 scenes / 22 dialogue linesOswald Cobblepot
Oswald Cobblepot is listed as Antagonist. Criminal mastermind with bird-like obsessions. In the parsed data, Oswald Cobblepot is connected to 10 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
10 scenes / 12 dialogue linesDick Grayson
Dick Grayson is listed as Vigilante. Young homeless boy with exceptional athletic skills. In the parsed data, Dick Grayson is connected to 9 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
9 scenes / 9 dialogue linesJames Gordon
James Gordon is listed as Police Commissioner. Head of the Gotham City Police Department. In the parsed data, James Gordon is connected to 7 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
7 scenes / 12 dialogue linesWalter Barrett
Walter Barrett is listed as Antagonist. Millionaire industrialist. In the parsed data, Walter Barrett is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. GOTHAM SQUARE - DUSK
Gotham City is decorated for Christmas and filled with Batman merchandise.
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2. EXT. GOTHAM SQUARE - NIGHT
A blizzard hits Gotham Square, leading to a violent robbery by criminals in a Polar Bar truck.
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3. EXT. SCHRACH AND CO. - NIGHT
Robbers in white camouflage gear loot the jewelry store and escape on snowmobiles.
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4. INT. SQUAD CAR - NIGHT
Police officers are fired upon by a streetcorner Santa.
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5. EXT. GOTHAM PARK ENTRANCE - NIGHT
Batman arrives in the Batmobile to pursue the snowmobile robbers.
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6. INT. WAYNE MANOR KITCHEN - NIGHT
Alfred watches a news report about the Order of the Bat.
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7. INT. BATCAVE - NIGHT
Bruce and Alfred discuss the Order of the Bat and Bruce's new invention.
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8. INT. PRISON CELL - DAY
Oswald Cobblepot prepares for his parole hearing.
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9. INT. WARDEN'S OFFICE - DAY
Oswald Cobblepot is granted parole.
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10. INT. LAMBORGHINI - NIGHT
Bruce and Vicki observe the homeless encampment in Gotham Park while driving.
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11. INT. PUB-IN-THE-PARK - NIGHT
Bruce and Vicki discuss the homeless crisis and Randall Shaw's development project.
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12. INT. WHARF RAT - NIGHT
Selina Kyle visits a dive bar and intimidates a thug named Ricky.
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13. EXT. WATERFRONT - PIER 31 - NIGHT
A drug deal on a steamboat is interrupted by a masked woman.
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14. INT. PENGUIN'S LAIR - NIGHT
Selina Kyle meets the Penguin to deliver the stolen raven statuette.
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15. INT. POLICE INTERROGATION ROOM - NIGHT
Commissioner Gordon interrogates Walter Barrett regarding the drug shipment.
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16. INT. BATCAVE - NIGHT
Bruce realizes he has been framed for the dock massacre.
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17. EXT. STREET - ON ROADBLOCK - NIGHT
The Batmobile breaks through a police roadblock.
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18. EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT
Batman watches the police from a rooftop.
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19. INT. PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - NIGHT
Selina Kyle visits Randall Shaw and seduces him.
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20. INT. SHAW'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Selina binds Shaw and kills him.
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21. INT. BUILDING LOBBY - NIGHT
A security guard notices an alarm.
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22. INT. SHAW'S PENTHOUSE - NIGHT
Selina steals a raven statuette while the alarm sounds.
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23. EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT
Batman glides toward Shaw's building.
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24. INT. SHAW'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Police discover Shaw's body and a bloody bat symbol.
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25. EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT
Batman and Catwoman encounter each other on the rooftops.
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26. EXT. GOTHAM PARK - NIGHT
Dick Grayson defends homeless people from construction workers.
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27. INT. PENGUIN'S AVIARY - NIGHT
Selina tells the Penguin about her encounter with Batman.
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28. EXT. GOTHAM SQUARE - MORNING
Bruce and Vicki discuss the news and the personal ad.
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29. INT. GOTHAM GLOBE - DAY
Vicki confronts her publisher about killing her story.
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30. EXT. GOTHAM HALL OF JUSTICE - DAY
Walter Barrett is killed by an explosion.
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31. INT. BATCAVE - DAY
Bruce and Alfred discuss the murders and Gordon's visit.
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32. INT. FLUEGELHEIM MUSEUM - NIGHT
Bruce attends the museum opening.
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33. INT. Museum Party - NIGHT
Bruce Wayne interacts with Provost, Tiptree, and Selina Kyle at a museum event while Vicki Vale watches.
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34. INT. Provost's Office / Tiptree's Library - NIGHT
Provost and Tiptree discuss their fear of Batman while being spied on by a bird with a microphone.
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35. INT. Penguin's Lair - DAY
The Penguin and Selina plot against Provost.
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36. INT. Fluegelheim Museum Back Room - DAY
Bruce visits Selina at the museum, but his cat allergy ruins the moment.
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37. EXT. Rooftop - NIGHT
Batman and Catwoman fight on a rooftop; Catwoman escapes after SWAT arrives.
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38. INT. Newspaper Van - NIGHT
The Penguin escapes police in a van using bird-based weapons.
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39. EXT. Gotham Square - NIGHT
Chaos in Gotham Square due to bat attacks.
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40. EXT. Rooftops - NIGHT
Batman pursues Catwoman across rooftops.
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41. EXT. Intersection - NIGHT
Batman fights police in an intersection and escapes on a horse.
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42. INT. Gotham Park / Drainage Tunnel - NIGHT
Batman hides in a tunnel and meets Dick Grayson.
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43. INT. Wayne Manor Kitchen - PRE-DAWN
Alfred treats Batman's injuries.
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44. INT. Brownstone - DAY
Police stake out Tiptree's home.
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45. INT. Tiptree's Bedroom - DAY
Tiptree receives a threatening note via pigeon.
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46. INT. Wayne Manor - DAY
Selina visits Bruce at Wayne Manor.
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47. INT. Batcave - DAY
Bruce and Alfred investigate Selina's background.
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48. INT. BRUCE'S TERMINAL ROOM - UNKNOWN
Bruce and Alfred discuss Selina Kyle and the raven statuette, leading to a revelation about Bruce's father.
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49. INT. TIPTREE'S BEDROOM - AFTERNOON
Tiptree packs a suitcase and hears the doorbell.
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50. INT. UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - AFTERNOON
Bruce Wayne arrives at Tiptree's home.
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51. INT. TIPTREE'S LIBRARY - AFTERNOON
Bruce confronts Tiptree about the ravens and the secret fortune of Gotham.
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52. INT. WAYNE MANOR - GUEST ROOM - DAY
Vicki confronts Dick about his gymnast suit; Bruce intervenes and asserts authority over the boy.
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53. INT. WAYNE MANOR - OUTSIDE GUEST ROOM - DAY
Bruce and Alfred discuss Dick's future; Bruce receives a call from Selina.
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54. INT. PENGUIN'S LAIR - DAY
Selina calls Bruce while the Penguin and his goons watch.
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55. INT. WAYNE MANOR - FRONT PARLOR - NIGHT
Vicki and Dick trim the Christmas tree.
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56. INT. BRUCE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Bruce prepares for his date with Selina, arming himself with paralytic capsules.
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57. INT. ENTRY HALL - NIGHT
Bruce leaves for his date; Dick watches from the parlor.
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58. INT. SELINA'S LOFT - NIGHT
Bruce arrives for his date; Selina drugs him with a bite.
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59. INT. Gotham City Treasury - NIGHT
Penguin holds Vicki and Alfred hostage while forcing Vicki to cross a catwalk.
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60. INT. Upstairs Hallway - NIGHT
Batman confronts a wounded Selina, eventually incapacitating her after she attempts to kill herself.
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61. INT. Batcave - NIGHT
Batman confronts Penguin in the Batcave; Penguin is defeated by a swarm of bats.
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62. EXT. Wayne Manor - NIGHT
Police arrive at Wayne Manor to arrest the criminals and transport Selina.
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63. INT. Wayne Manor Entry Hall - NIGHT
Bruce speaks with Commissioner Gordon about the night's events.
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64. INT. Front Parlor - NIGHT
Bruce and Vicki share a moment on Christmas; Bruce proposes.
Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, Dick Grayson
Dialogue examples
Mice, really. It's disgusting -- they beg you to walk all over them and then they whine when you do it. Once you've had your fun there's not much you can do but kill them. But you seem different. I mean, you obviously understand about dressing up... that saves a lot of explaining. I think people should indulge their fantasies, don't you?
There's a psycho out there in a mask and cape -- killing off Gotham's most prominent citizens! That's news. I've known Randall Shaw all my life. His family is in mourning. And it just so happens I don't believe in slandering the dead.
Shaw, with his high-rises -- Barrett, a druglord, major polluter -- they weren't exactly model citizens. Who knows, it could be some crazy social-conscience kind of thing.
Commissioner Gordon called. He wants to install a full contingent of police guards here at the manor -- in round-the-clock shifts -- to protect you from Batman.
It's just so -- unfair. I mean...it was over a century ago. It's not like we're responsible. How could he know? How could Batman know about the Raven Society??
Ah, the illustrious Mr. Wayne. Look at you now. Whatever would your friends say? You've been an exceptionally congenial host -- but I must ask you to back off.
It's like -- everything in here is another little piece of your mind. I was right about you. Promise, okay? Promise you'll show me every inch of this place.
Only under certain circumstances. I'm really glad you came, Bruce. I was afraid I'd given you the wrong impression. Or maybe it was the right impression.
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