Official movie poster for Batman (1943), a action adventure film

Batman(1943)

A hundred times more thrilling on the screen!

6.2(131)4h 20m1943-07-16
ActionAdventureCrime

Batman Synopsis

Japanese master spy Daka operates a covert espionage-sabotage organization located in Gotham City's now-deserted Little Tokyo, which turns American scientists into pliable zombies. The great crime-fighters Batman and Robin, with the help of their allies, are in pursuit.

Batman (1943) is a action, adventure and crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on July 16, 1943 with a runtime of 4h 20m. It stars Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish and Shirley Patterson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 131 ratings.

Director:
Lambert Hillyer
Writers:
Bob Kane, Leslie Swabacker, Victor McLeod
Producers:
Rudolph C. Flothow
Cinematographer:
James S. Brown Jr.
Composer:
Lee Zahler
Production:
Columbia Pictures
Status:
Released

Batman (1943) Trailer

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Batman Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 131 ratings.

CinemaSerf

5/10

15 episodes bolted into one for this full feature version as "Batman" (Lewis Wilson) and "Robin" (Douglas Croft) must thwack and pow their way to victory against the evil plans of "Prince Daka" (J. Carrol Naish). The Prince's dastardly plot involves using the now largely abandoned "Little Tokyo" area as a base for robotising some prominent scientists so he can complete his take over of Gotham City. Can our dynamic…

Reviewed on April 4, 2022

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Batman – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Batman online?

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Who stars in Batman?

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The main cast of Batman (1943) includes Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Shirley Patterson and William Austin. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Batman released?

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Batman was released on July 16, 1943 and runs for 4h 20m.

Is Batman worth watching?

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Batman (1943) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Batman?

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