Comedy ·Adventure ·Family · United States of America · 1985 · 1h 31m

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure poster
Director
Tim Burton
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
Crew
Victor J. Kemper — Director of Photography Billy Weber — Editor Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer Phil Hartman — Writer Paul Reubens — Writer Michael Varhol — Writer
Tagline

The story of a rebel and his bike.

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.

Trailer Pee-wee's Big Adventure — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
prenzlauer bergdark comedybicycletour guideman childstolen bicyclealamotruck driverroad moviebull ridingsan antonio, texas
Key Collaborators
Tim Burton Director Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography Billy Weber Editor Danny Elfman Original Music Composer Phil Hartman Writer Paul Reubens Writer Michael Varhol Writer Robert Shapiro Producer Richard Gilbert Abramson Producer David L. Snyder Production Design Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Design
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