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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

Batman is wrongly implicated in a series of murders of mob bosses actually done by a new vigilante assassin.

Directors:

, (as Bruce W. Timm) | 4 more credits »

Writers:

(character created by: Batman), (story) | 4 more credits »
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1 nomination. See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Batman (voice)
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Andrea Beaumont (voice)
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Arthur Reeves (voice)
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Phantasm / Carl Beaumont (voice) (as Stacy Keach Jr.)
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Chuckie Sol (voice)
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Buzz Bronski (voice)
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Alfred (voice)
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Commissioner Gordon (voice) (as Bob Hastings)
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The Joker (voice)
Jane Downs ...
Additional Voices (voice)
Pat Musick ...
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Additional Voices (voice) (as Vernee Watson-Johnson)
Ed Gilbert ...
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Storyline

Batman, the costumed crime-fighter who prowls the night skies in Gotham City, soon finds there's another vigilante in town knocking off prominent mob figures. Despite the scythe-like blade for a hand, a mechanical voice and the cloud of smoke that follows the figure wherever it goes, the police and outraged officials mistake the homicidal crusader for Batman himself and demand that the city's longtime hero be brought to justice. Meanwhile, Andrea Beaumont returns to town. She is the lost love of Bruce Wayne, the billionaire playboy who is Batman's alter ego, and was an integral part of Wayne's decision ten years earlier to don the cape and cowl. Now, she is back in his life and is no less a disruption than the return of his old archenemy, The Joker, who has a stake in seeing the annihilation of this new vigilante, whoever it proves to be. Written by J. Spurlin

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

The Dark Knight fights to save Gotham City from its deadliest enemy.


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for animated violence | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

25 December 1993 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Batman: The Animated Movie  »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$5,617,391 (USA)
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Company Credits

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1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Bruce Timm went through approximately 20 different character designs for the Phantasm before creating a version that resembles the Grim Reaper with Azrael's mask. The large blade on the right hand was not part of Timm's original design, and was added later at Alan Burnett's insistence. See more »

Goofs

Just before Batman comes to question Arthur Reeves in his hospital room, the doctor and orderlies tell him to rest and clearly slam the door. In the next shot of the room's door, it is half open. Then, immediately after Batman is seen, it is fully closed. See more »

Quotes

The Joker: [when Batman picks up the phone in Andrea's apartment] Hello, anybody home? Listen, boopsie, even though you never call and never write, I still got a soft spot for you. So I'm sending you a fun gift, airmail! And there's no use jumping out the window this time, toots...
[Batman looks out the window and sees a toy Joker plane flying in carrying a bomb]
The Joker: The plane of the future is going to make you history!
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Connections

Version of Batman vs. Robin (2015) See more »

Soundtracks

There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
(uncredited)
Written by Richard M. Sherman (as Richard Sherman) and Robert B. Sherman (as Robert Sherman)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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User Reviews

 
The psychological, the subtle, and the emotional side of Bruce Wayne are all more deeply looked at in this fantastic animated movie
14 May 2005 | by (Canada) – See all my reviews

Mask of the Phantasm is one the best Batmans movies ever conceived. It gives that dark brooding look of the batman TV show, throws in an amazing original score, excellent voice acting, and a storyline that encourages us to look at the Batman story in a more human and emotional way. We have well established bad guys instead of just having a guy escape from prison, we have strong inner-conflict dilemmas and very well drawn action scenes. The only downside is that it could have been longer, although the rather short (compared to most movies) length does a good job of not making the flow feel dull or boring.

I highly suggest this movie.


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