Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger, Judd Omen, Irving Hellman, Monte Landis, Damon Martin
Original language
English
First release
July 26, 1985 (Sweden)
Production companies
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Based on
The Pee-wee Herman Show
Setting
Texas, Los Angeles, California
Filming locations
Los Angeles, California, Santa Monica
Crew
Screenplay
Michael Varhol, Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman
Producer
Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro
Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Editing
Billy Weber
Music
Danny Elfman
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- AFI Fest 2023 generic - Guest Artistic Director
- Mad Monster Party Film Festival 2020
Titles
| Original title | Pee-wee's Big Adventure | English |
| Alternate title | The Pee Wee's big adventure |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Sweden | July 26, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | August 9, 1985 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 9, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 18, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 31, 1986 |
| Theatrical | France | June 3, 1987 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | August 14, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 24, 1987 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | August 4, 1989 |
| Television | Chile | May 16, 1994 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | U |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Japan | December 19, 1997 |
| Home video | Canada | May 2, 2000 |
Full credits
| Director | Tim Burton |
| Cast | Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily (Dottie), Mark Holton (Francis), Diane Salinger (Simone), Judd Omen (Mickey), Irving Hellman (Mr. Crowtrey), Monte Landis (Mario), Damon Martin (Chip), Alice Nunn (Large Marge), David C. Glasser (BMX Kid), Gregory Brown (BMX Kid), Daryl Keith Roach (Chuck), Bill Cable (Policeman #1), Peter Looney (Policeman #2), Starletta DuPois (Sgt. Hunter), Professor Toru Tanaka (Butler), Ed Herlihy (Mr. Buxton), Ralph Seymour (Francis' Accomplice), Lou Cutell (Amazing Larry), Raymond Martino (Gang Member), Erica Yohn (Madam Ruby), Bill W. Richmond (Highway Patrolman), Ed Griffith (Trucker), Simmy Bow (Man in Diner), Jon Harris (Andy), Carmen Filpi (Hobo Jack), Jan Hooks (Tina), John Moody (Bus Clerk), John O'Neill (Cowboy #1), Alex Sharp (Cowboy #2), Chester Grimes (Biker #1), Luis Contreras (Biker #2), Lonnie Parkinson (Biker #3), Howard Hirdler (Biker #4), Cassandra Peterson (Biker Mama), Jason Hervey (Kevin Morton), Bob McClurg (Studio Guard), John Paragon (Movie Lot Actor), Susan Barnes (Movie Lot Actress), Zachary Hoffman (Director), Lynne Marie Stewart (Mother Superior), George Sasaki (Japanese Director), Richard Brose (Tarzan), Drew Seward (Kid #1), Brett Fellman (Kid #2), Bob Drew (Fireman), John Gilgreen (Policeman at Pet Shop), Noreen Hennessey (Reporter), Phil Hartman (Reporter), Michael Varhol (Photographer), David Rothenberg (Hobo), Patrick Cranshaw (Hobo), Sunshine Parker (Hobo), Gilles Savard (Pierre), James Brolin ("P. W."), Morgan Fairchild ("Dottie"), Tony Bill (Terry Hawthorne), Dee Snider (Self), Milton Berle (Self (uncredited)), Terry Bolo (Biker Chick (uncredited)), Tim Burton (Thug in Alley (uncredited)), Manuel Benitez (BMX Kid #0), Bill Baker (Dancing Blonde Beach Boy / Bellboy (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Michael Varhol, Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman |
| Producer | Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro |
| Executive producer | William E. McEuen |
| Cinematography | Victor J. Kemper |
| Editing | Billy Weber |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Production design | David L. Snyder |
| Costumes | Aggie Guerard Rodgers |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
