AppearanceNicholson's performance is a crazy one. He brings many qualities from the comics to his portrayal. This includes his goofy elaborate crimes, trick guns, and acid flowers. With the outfit specifically, The Joker appears very similar to the comics. With checkerboard green and purple overalls and the white skin.
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Personality & TaticsNicholson gives the Joker a goofy personality. In the film, Joker has many one liners including "Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light." The Joker primary weapon is laughing gas in the film, which Jack Nicholson states it is smilax. This was used on many characters in the film, mainly the news cast. However, the whole mission behind the Joker's plan is to win the heart of the reported Vicky Vale. Through the media, the Joker threatens the city of Gotham and tries to turn them on the Batman.
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Notable Scenes
Some of the most well-known scenes of Nicholson's performances can be seen here.
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