Movie Story : Millionaire Bruce Wayne, haunted since childhood by the murder of his parents, protects Gotham City by night as Batman, a costumed vigilante who terrifies criminals. When the disfigured criminal known as the Joker takes over the city's underworld, Batman faces the most merciless foe of his career. He must also guard his secret identity and keep safe Vicki Vale, a reporter who has captured his heart.