Batman: The Movie
Date: 1966
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Production Company: Greenlawn Productions, Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Lee Meriwether, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero
Location(s): California, New York
Region(s): N. America
Storyline:
A quadruple of ‘super-villains’ lure Batman into a trap by kidnapping a wealthy inventor aboard his yacht. Batman and Robin must rescue him and re-constitute a committee of desiccated World Ambassadors – all in a days work for our fearless crimefighters.
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- Capture 1
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At Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne (Adam West) and Dick Grayson (Burt Ward) arrive back for an urgent mission. 380 San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA (IMDb).
- Capture 2
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After using the 'Instant Costume Change Lever' they depart from the Batcave as Batman and Robin. Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park, Los Angeles (IMDb).
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From the Batmobile they take to the Batcopter. Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, Los Angeles (IMDb).
- Capture 4
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Batcopter over Gotham 1. Kirkeby Center, Wilshire Blvd., Westwood, Los Angeles (IMDb). Flying east, Los Angeles California (Mormon) Temple to the right, Century Towers Residences to the distant left.
- Capture 5
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Batcopter over Gotham 2. Police show them respect as they pass overhead. circa. 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Century City.
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Batcopter over Gotham 3. Flying north-east above intersection of Wilshire Blvd and South Beverly Glen Blvd.
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Next they take to the sea in the Batboat. Marineland of the Pacific pier, Rancho Palos Verdes (IMDb).
- Capture 8
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Returning to land. Marineland of the Pacific pier, Rancho Palos Verdes. Hudson's Bluff Sea Cave (seen to the right) also appears in 'The Lost Boys' (1987).
- Capture 9
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Robin and Alfred (Alan Napier) keep an eye on Bruce as he returns to Miss Kitka's (Lee Meriwether) apartment with her. Possibly, rear of Building 88, 20th Century Fox Studios, West Pico Blvd.
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Batman returns to the super-villains hide out. Stearn's Wharf, Santa Barbara (IMDb).
- Capture 11
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The Penguin (Burgess Meredith) having taken off in the Batmobile, forces Batman and Robin to use their Batcycle, conveniently hidden nearby. Road from the Marineland of the Pacific oceanarium to its pier. Now part of the Terranea Resort.
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Robin holding on tight. Unidentified location.
- Capture 13
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Batcopter over Gotham 4. Wiltshire Blvd. seen running diagonally. City National Bank (bottom right), Bank Of America (left of centre).
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Running to United World Headquarters 1. Unidentified location.
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Running to United World Headquarters 2. Unidentified location.
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Running to United World Headquarters 3. Unidentified location.
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Running to United World Headquarters 4. Gateway East Building, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Century City (IMDb).
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Running to United World Headquarters 5. Gateway East Building (Santa Monica Blvd side). Gateway West Building seen at the rear.
- Capture 19
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Having boarded the super-villains' submarine, a battle ensues. Left to Right: The Penguin, Batman, Robin and The Joker (Cesar Romero). The Sersen Tank, 20th Century Fox Movie Ranch, Malibu Creek, Calabasas.
- Capture 20
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Establishing shot of United World Headquarters. United Nations Headquarters, 405 East 45th St, New York (IMDb).
On her travels again, Rachel Bolton-King captured this view during a break in presenting at the United Nations in New York.
- Capture 21
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After Batman and Robin save the day, they leave inconspicuously. Either Gateway East or Gateway West, Avenue of the Stars, Century City.