Batmania: From Comics to Screen
Jan 01 1989
•1h 47m
•Documentary
This is the fully documented story of Batman—his genesis, his development, and his overall entertainment career. Told with dramatic insight, this action-filled documentary will satisfy every fan who has ever delighted in Batmania.
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Burt Ward
Self / Robin / Dick Grayson (archive footage)
Adam West
Self / Bruce Wayne / Batman (archive footage)
Lewis Wilson
Self / Bruce Wayne / Batman (archive footage)
Douglas Croft
Self / Dick Grayson / Robin (archive footage)
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