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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
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  • 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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    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.
    estabansmythe

    Unique fun

    Talk about surreal? Yowza!

    The Misadventures Of Adam and Burt is a genuine hoot, mixing (confusing?) the real-life Adam West and Burt Ward with the public persona others have of Adam West and Burt Ward and also with that of the legendary television characters they've never been able shake, Batman and Robin.

    The appearance of Julie Newmar and Lee Meriwether (both played Catwoman) and Frank Gorshin (the Riddler), playing parts other than their legendary villain roles (or are they?), adds to the surreal fun.

    Co-executive producer Dawn Wells (MaryAnn on "Gilligan's Island") has done some interesting things the past few years, but this is her creme de la creme.

    Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt is loopy, goofy off-the-wall fun and deserves true cult status. I hope cable picks it up and airs it every now and then. I loved it!
    BobLib

    Delightful, campy romp for BatFans of all ages!

    Okay, I'll admit it: Reunion movies don't always work. They're almost always missing that special something that makes them pale in comparison to the original. That's what I was expecting when I tuned into this, but that's not what I got. "The Misadventures of Adam and Burt" is a BANG! POW! WHAM! gasser, especially if you're a long-time BatFan like me!

    First, there's the cast. If there is any justice, Adam West and Burt Ward should be nominated for Emmys for their delightfully funny, wickedly self-parodying performances. Ditto Jack Brewer and, especially, Jason Marsden as their younger incarnations. All four of them truly seemed to be having fun with the roles. And that's the sort of enthusiasm that quickly finds its way to the audience. Sort of like the original series, come to think of it.

    As to the other visitors from the series, Lee Meriwether has a delightful cameo as a waitress with at least one surprise up her sleeve. Julie Newmar still looks stupafyin'-ly super in her walk-on, and can still heat up the tube. If time has been a bit less kind to Frank Gorshin, he more than compensates with the sheer enthusiasm and good humor which has always been his trademark.

    It's my hope that Fox will bring this out on VHS and DVD soon, ALONG WITH the original "Batman" series. I know BatFans would eat up both like BatBurgers.

    God bless Adam and Burt, always heroes in the hearts of their many fans.
    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+.
    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!

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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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    Details

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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
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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