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Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

The story of a rebel and his bike.

19856.51h 31m

Overview

The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.

Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Phil Hartman, Michael Varhol, Paul Reubens
Produced by Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $40.9M

Top Cast

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Pee-wee Herman

E. G. Daily

E. G. Daily

Dottie

Mark Holton

Mark Holton

Francis

Diane Salinger

Diane Salinger

Simone

Judd Omen

Judd Omen

Mickey

Irving Hellman

Irving Hellman

Mr. Crowtrey

Monte Landis

Monte Landis

Mario

Damon Martin

Damon Martin

Chip

Alice Nunn

Alice Nunn

Large Marge

David C. Glasser

David C. Glasser

BMX Kid

Themes & Keywords

prenzlauer bergdark comedybicycletour guideman childstolen bicyclealamotruck driverroad moviebull ridingsan antonio, texas

About Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure is a comedy, adventure, family film released in 1985 exploring themes of prenzlauer berg, dark comedy, bicycle, tour guide, man child, stolen bicycle. Directed by Tim Burton, it stars Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily, Mark Holton. The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.

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