Batman (1966) Movie script (Copy) Complete screenplay and has 123 pages Draft April 6th 1966 Directed by Leslie H. Martinson Written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. Based on Batman by Bob Kane Produced by William Dozier Batman (also known as Batman: The Movie) is a 1966 American superhero film directed by Leslie H. Martinson. Based on the television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character of the same name, the film stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. The film hit theaters two months after the last episode of the first season of the television series. The film includes most members of the original TV cast, with the exception of Julie Newmar, who played Catwoman in the first two seasons; for the movie, she was replaced by Lee Meriwether. Will be packaged and shipped with great care.