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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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.
1985 · Directed by Tim Burton · 91 min · Comedy · Adventure · Family · 17 frames
Tagline
The story of a rebel and his bike.
Crew
- Written by: Phil Hartman, Michael Varhol, Paul Reubens
- Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper
- Edited by: Billy Weber
- Music: Danny Elfman
- Production design: David L. Snyder
- Produced by: Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro
Cast
- Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman
- E. G. Daily as Dottie
- Mark Holton as Francis
- Diane Salinger as Simone
- Judd Omen as Mickey
- Irving Hellman as Mr. Crowtrey
- Monte Landis as Mario
- Damon Martin as Chip
- Alice Nunn as Large Marge
- David C. Glasser as BMX Kid
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: French, English
- Studios: Aspen Film Society, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Box office: $40,900,000
- Themes: prenzlauer berg, dark comedy, bicycle, tour guide, man child, stolen bicycle, alamo, truck driver, road movie, bull riding
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