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Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt

  • TV Movie
  • 2003
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.4K
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Adam West, Frank Gorshin, Lee Meriwether, Julie Newmar, Lyle Waggoner, and Burt Ward in Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003)
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When the Batmobile is stolen, Adam West and Burt Ward search for it while remembering their days as the stars of the Batman live action series.When the Batmobile is stolen, Adam West and Burt Ward search for it while remembering their days as the stars of the Batman live action series.When the Batmobile is stolen, Adam West and Burt Ward search for it while remembering their days as the stars of the Batman live action series.

  • Director
    • Paul A. Kaufman
  • Writer
    • Duane Poole
  • Stars
    • Adam West
    • Burt Ward
    • Jack Brewer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul A. Kaufman
    • Writer
      • Duane Poole
    • Stars
      • Adam West
      • Burt Ward
      • Jack Brewer
    • 41User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Adam West
    Adam West
    • Adam West
    Burt Ward
    Burt Ward
    • Burt Ward
    Jack Brewer
    Jack Brewer
    • Adam West…
    Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden
    • Burt Ward…
    Lyle Waggoner
    Lyle Waggoner
    • Lyle Waggoner - Narrator
    Lee Meriwether
    Lee Meriwether
    • Waitress in Diner
    Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin
    • Frank Gorshin
    Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar
    • Julie Newmar…
    Betty White
    Betty White
    • Woman in Window During Batclimb Sequence
    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Bonnie Lindsey
    Brett Rickaby
    Brett Rickaby
    • Frank Gorshin…
    Curtis Armstrong
    Curtis Armstrong
    • Jerry the Butler
    Jim Jansen
    • William Dozier
    Stacy Kamano
    Stacy Kamano
    • Nghara Frisbie-West
    Ray Buktenica
    Ray Buktenica
    • Robert Butler
    Steve Vinovich
    Steve Vinovich
    • Bartender
    Andy Umberger
    Andy Umberger
    • Sam Strangis (Assistant Director)
    Joel Swetow
    Joel Swetow
    • Casting Director
    • Director
      • Paul A. Kaufman
    • Writer
      • Duane Poole
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    User reviews41

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    johnnymacfox

    Will this movie have a sequel?

    I enjoyed every minute of this movie and seeing how Adam and Burt both formed the dynamic duo us batfans grew to love. Since some actors and actresses were lacked in this movie such as Yvonne Craig (Barbara Gordon/Batgirl) and Eartha Kitt (Catwoman), maybe there ought to be a sequel to follow with Adam and Burt on pursuit of that supposed orphan who stole the batmobile again at the end of this movie. And add the characters of Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton, Madge Blake and Stafford Repp. (Alfred, Commissioner Gordon, Aunt Harriet, and Chief O'Hara) I'm just wondering what seeing them back then as we did in Adam and Burt portrayed by Jack and Jason would be like. Anyway I give this film an A+.
    redbeard_nv

    Holy Hysterics, Batfans!

    This wild, wooley and wacky look back at the evolution of the 1960's camp classic is a lighthearted romp through a lot of memories for fans of the series, as well as an interesting expose for those who were unaware of the true lives of the stars.

    Hosted by the originals, Adam West and Burt Ward, their hunt for a missing Batmobile (George Barris' 1955 Ford Futura), is filled with rememberances of the lives of the dynamic duo in and out of their tights. The plot is peppered with actual Batlore, including Mickey Rooney's turning down the part of The Penguin, Lyle Waggoner's original screen test as the Dark Knight, et al.

    Appearences by Frank Gorshin, Julie Newmar, Lee Meriweather help round out the cast that are superbly lead by West and Ward, taking a step backwards from ego and attitudes and goofing it up with the rest of the gang, with great impersonations of younger versions of West, Ward, Gorshin, Burgess Merideth, Meriweather, Vincent Price, Yvonne Craig and a Ceaser Romero Joker that will knock your socks off.

    Another amazing bit of trivia is that Dawn Wells, "Mary Ann" of Gilligan's Island fame was an executive producer for the show.
    staisil2

    Holy Awesome, Batfans!

    This dinamic duo won't call it quits til their dead and gone! This special was outragiously funny! Seeing Burt and Adam back together again brings back memories of the show. I may be young, but the Batman and Robin show will always be one of my favorites. This movie was so great, I wish I would have taped it. 9 out of 10!
    TheScreenWatcher

    Good Fun!

    I was laughing out loud with the story of "behind the scenes" of this classic TV show.

    It was a good surprise. Very funny and interesting to find out how things developed in the '60s for this group.

    Watching Adam West dancing the "Batusi" once more...priceless!
    mack3175

    An enjoyable biography/parody.

    Lots of biography movies are not always laughable. But this one is every bit has laughable. The old Batman was campy, and this movie tries to be campy and funny has it was in the sixties. Adam West and Burt Ward seem to enjoy making fun themselves. They are at a Batman convention. But get pulled into action, when someone steals the batmoblie. During that time they remember the time on the set of Batman. A pure delight for Batman fans.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Actual footage of Lyle Waggoner's screen test for "Batman" is featured.
    • Quotes

      Valet parker: Hey, if you're looking for the Batmobile, it went that way.

      Adam West: [noticing he's wearing an eye patch] You have a sharp eye, my friend.

    • Connections
      Featured in Cinemassacre Video: Cinemassacre's Bat-a-Thon (2008)

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CBS
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Batman recuerda
    • Filming locations
      • Palmdale, California, USA(Desert scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Artisan Entertainment
      • The Kaufman Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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