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Batman (1966)

Name: Batman (1966)
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Released: 1966-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Adam West, Alan Napier, Burgess Meredith, Burt Ward, Cesar Romero

1966 1 hr 38 min PG DC Comics Extended Universe

7/10 CMDB Rating

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Batman (1966) Storyline

Batman is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Leslie H. Martinson and released on 30 July 1966 by 20th Century Fox. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

Batman (1966) Director Leslie H. Martinson

Batman (1966) Release date 30/07/1966

Batman (1966) Content rating PG

Batman (1966) Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 10/06/2025

Cast

Adam West Alan Napier Burgess Meredith Burt Ward Cesar Romero Frank Gorshin Lee Meriwether

Cast of Batman (1966)

Adam West

Alan Napier

Burgess Meredith

Burt Ward

Cesar Romero

Frank Gorshin

Lee Meriwether

Batman (1966) Review - 7/10 Rating

Batman is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Leslie H. Martinson, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and Batman has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

Batman (1966) Trivia

Did You Know?

Batman was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
The film/series was released on 30 July 1966.
It was produced or distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Key cast members include Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.