Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
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- PG
- 1h 31min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 09 Aug 1985 (USA)
- Movie
When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Paul Reubens | ... |
Pee-wee Herman
(as Pee-wee Herman)
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| Elizabeth Daily | ... |
Dottie
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| Mark Holton | ... |
Francis Buxton
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| Diane Louise Salinger | ... |
Simone
(as Diane Salinger)
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| Judd Omen | ... |
Mickey
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Irving Hellman | ... |
Mr. Crowtray
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| Monte Landis | ... |
Mario
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| Damon Martin | ... |
Chip
(as Damon Landis)
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| David Glasser | ... |
BMX Kid
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Gregory Brown | ... |
BMX Kid
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Mark Everett | ... |
BMX Kid
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Daryl Keith Roach | ... |
Chuck
(as Daryl Roach)
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| Bill Cable | ... |
Policeman #1
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Peter Looney | ... |
Policeman #2
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| Starletta DuPois | ... |
Sgt. Hunter
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| Professor Toru Tanaka | ... |
Butler
(as prof. Toru Tanaka)
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| Ed Herlihy | ... |
Mr. Buxton
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| Ralph Seymour | ... |
Francis' Accomplice
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| Lou Cutell | ... |
Amazing Larry
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Raymond Martino | ... |
Gang Member
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Erica Yohn | ... |
Madam Ruby
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Bill W. Richmond | ... |
Highway Patrolman
(as Bill Richmond)
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| Alice Nunn | ... |
Large Marge
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Ed Griffith | ... |
Trucker
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Simmy Bow | ... |
Man in Diner
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Jon Harris | ... |
Andy
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| Carmen Filpi | ... |
Hobo Jack
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| Jan Hooks | ... |
Tina
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| John Moody | ... |
Bus Clerk
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John O'Neill | ... |
Cowboy #1
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Alex Sharp | ... |
Cowboy #2
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Chester Grimes | ... |
Biker #1
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| Luis Contreras | ... |
Biker #2
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Lonnie Parkinson | ... |
Biker #3
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Howard Hirdler | ... |
Biker #4
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| Cassandra Peterson | ... |
Biker Mama
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| Jason Hervey | ... |
Kevin Morton
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Bob McClurg | ... |
Studio Guard
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| John Paragon | ... |
Movie Lot Actor
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Susan Barnes | ... |
Movie Lot Actress
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Zack Hoffman | ... |
Director
(as Zachary Hoffman)
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| Lynne Marie Stewart | ... |
Mother Superior
(as Lynne Stewart)
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George Sasaki | ... |
Japanese Director
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Richard Brose | ... |
Tarzan
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Drew Seward | ... |
Kid #1
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Brett Fellman | ... |
Kid #2
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Bob Drew | ... |
Fireman
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John Gilgreen | ... |
Policeman at Pet Shop
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Noreen Hennessey | ... |
Reporter
(as Noreen Hennessy)
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| Phil Hartman | ... |
Reporter
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Michael Varhol | ... |
Photographer
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David Rothenberg | ... |
Hobo
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| Patrick Cranshaw | ... |
Hobo
(as Pat Cranshaw)
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| Sunshine Parker | ... |
Hobo
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Gilles Savard | ... |
Pierre
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| James Brolin | ... |
James Brolin - As PeeWee
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| Morgan Fairchild | ... |
Morgan Fairchild - As 'Dottie'
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| Tony Bill | ... |
Terry Hawthorne
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| Twisted Sister | ... |
Twisted Sister
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Bill Baker | ... |
Dancing Blonde Beach Boy / Bellboy (uncredited)
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| Milton Berle | ... |
Milton Berle (uncredited)
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Terry Bolo | ... |
Biker Chick (uncredited)
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Faith Burton | ... |
Alamo Tourist (uncredited)
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| Tim Burton | ... |
Thug in Alley (uncredited)
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Edward Coch Jr. | ... |
Bus Station Employee (uncredited)
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David Daniel | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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| Darla | ... |
Pink Poodle (uncredited)
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Juan De Villa | ... |
Alamo Tourist (uncredited)
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Jaye Durkus | ... |
Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)
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Dennis Freeman | ... |
Alamo Tourist (uncredited)
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Dorothy Hack | ... |
Alamo Tourist (uncredited)
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| Cleve Hall | ... |
Godzilla / 'Satan's Helpers' Biker Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Robert Hegyes | ... |
Biker #5 (uncredited)
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Clay Hodges | ... |
Diner Patron in Leather Jacket (uncredited)
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James Kindelon | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Henry Noguchi | ... |
Godzilla Film Crew Member (uncredited)
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Frannie O'Carroll | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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John Quijada | ... |
Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)
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Arnold Roberts | ... |
Alamo Tourist (uncredited)
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| Dee Snider | ... |
Dee Snider (uncredited)
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John Bear Staible | ... |
Bus Station Employee (uncredited)
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Richard Wakasa | ... |
Godzilla Film Crew Member (uncredited)
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Bill Willens | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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| Tom Willett | ... |
Diner Patron in Blue Baseball Cap (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tim Burton | ||
Written by
| Phil Hartman | ... | (written by) & |
| Paul Reubens | ... | (written by) & |
| Michael Varhol | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Richard Gilbert Abramson | ... | producer (as RIchard Gilbert) |
| William E. McEuen | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Shapiro | ... | producer |
Music by
| Danny Elfman | ||
Cinematography by
| Victor J. Kemper | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Billy Weber | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Amundsen | ... | apprentice editor |
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Carl Densley | ... | colorist |
| Claudia Finkle | ... | assistant editor |
| Richard Ritchie | ... | color timer |
| Richard Garibaldi | ... | home video mastering colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Wallis Nicita | ... | (as Wally Nicita) |
Production Design by
| David L. Snyder | ||
Art Direction by
| David L. Snyder | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas L. Roysden | ||
| Paul Reubens | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Aggie Guerard Rodgers | ||
Makeup Department
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist |
| Linda Trainoff | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| David Silver | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert P. Cohen | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert Engelman | ... | second assistant director |
| Willie E. Simmons Jr. | ... | second second assistant director |
| Harvey Waldman | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| John Alvin | ... | poster artist |
| Craig B. Ayers Sr. | ... | greensman |
| Paul Chadwick | ... | illustrator |
| Jeff Clark | ... | sign writer |
| Bruce J. Gfeller | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ronald C. Jacobs | ... | lead man |
| Steven M. Levine | ... | property master |
| Margie Stone McShirley | ... | assistant art director |
| Edson C. Moreno | ... | lead man |
| David Q. Quick | ... | assistant property master (as David Quick) |
| James E. Tocci | ... | set designer |
| Walter Zingelewicz | ... | stand-by painter |
Sound Department
| Irene Bowers | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Neil Brody | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Scott Brose | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David B. Cohn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Leslie Gaulin | ... | foley editor |
| Cecelia Hall | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Petur Hliddal | ... | production sound mixer |
| Denise Horta | ... | sound editor |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joseph A. Ippolito | ... | sound editor |
| Franklin Jones Jr. | ... | adr & foley mixer |
| David Pettijohn | ... | sound editor |
| Roger Pietschmann | ... | boom operator |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Peter Alnez | ... | special effects assistant |
| Dan Cangemi | ... | special effects assistant (as Danny Cangemi) |
| Joe Day | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Wayne Edgar | ... | special effects assistant |
| John Frazier | ... | special effects assistant |
| Chuck Gaspar | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Elmer Hui | ... | special effects assistant |
| Thomas Mertz | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bruce Robles | ... | special effects assistant |
| Jeffrey A. Wischnack | ... | special effects assistant / special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Stephen Chiodo | ... | animated effects consultant |
| Rick Heinrichs | ... | animated effects supervisor |
| William Reilly | ... | motion control technician |
| John Scheele | ... | animated effects consultant |
| Rocco Gioffre | ... | special visual effects: DQI (uncredited) |
| Mark Sullivan | ... | special visual effects: DQI (uncredited) |
| Hoyt Yeatman | ... | special visual effects: DQI (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Mary Albee | ... | stunts |
| J.P. Amateau | ... | stunts |
| Desiree Ayres | ... | stunts |
| Amanda Baxley | ... | stunts |
| Paul Baxley | ... | stunt coordinator |
| David Brinton | ... | stunts |
| Alonzo Brown | ... | stunts |
| Eurlyne Epper | ... | stunts |
| Corey Michael Eubanks | ... | stunts (as Corey Eubanks) |
| Theresa Eubanks | ... | stunts |
| Trace Eubanks | ... | stunts |
| Marian Green | ... | stunts |
| Don Happy | ... | stunts |
| Suzanne Harvey | ... | stunts |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts |
| Shelly Hoffman | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Imada | ... | stunts |
| Steven Lambert | ... | stunt double |
| Angelo Lamonea | ... | stunts |
| Steve Mack | ... | stunts |
| Joe Margucci | ... | stunts |
| Solly Marx | ... | stunts |
| Troy Melton | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts (as Patrick Romano) |
| Fred Scheiwiller | ... | stunts |
| Russell Solberg | ... | stunts |
| Stagg Summers | ... | stunts |
| Corey Michael Eubanks | ... | stunt double: Paul Reubens (uncredited) |
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | ... | stunt double: James Brolin (uncredited) |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | truck stunts (uncredited) |
| Spiro Razatos | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mike Watson | ... | stunt double: Paul Reubens (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Audie Aragon | ... | best boy grip |
| Billy Craft | ... | lighting operator |
| Earl Gilbert | ... | gaffer |
| Rhio Haessig | ... | best boy |
| Kyle T. MacDowell | ... | electrician |
| Patrick Marshall | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Bill Roe | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gaylin P. Schultz | ... | key grip |
| Bernie Schwartz | ... | dolly grip |
| Peter Sorel | ... | still photographer |
| Robert C. Thomas | ... | camera operator |
| Mario Zavala | ... | second assistant camera |
Animation Department
| Rick Heinrichs | ... | animator |
| Jorgen Klubien | ... | cel animator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandy Berke Jordan | ... | costumer: women |
| Richard Little | ... | costumer: men |
| Don Vargas | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| Sam Mercer | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Badami | ... | music editor |
| Steve Bartek | ... | music arranger |
| Gene Cipriano | ... | musician: saxophone (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Danny Elfman | ... | composer: theme music (uncredited) |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | scoring mixer (uncredited) |
| Chuck Findley | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Glenn Garrett | ... | musician: saxophone (uncredited) |
| Philip Giffin | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Ron Jannelli | ... | musician: saxophone (uncredited) |
| Tommy Johnson | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Warren Luening | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Arthur Maebe | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Lennie Niehaus | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Dick Noel | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Richard Perissi | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Emil Richards | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Henry Sigismonti | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Sally Stevens | ... | singer (uncredited) |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Dale Turner | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Ulyate | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Don Waldrop | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan Kemper | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Tino Caira | ... | transportation captain |
| Craig Lietzke | ... | driver |
| Randy Peters | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mario Simon | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Scott E. Chester | ... | assistant: Mr. Abramson (as Scott Chester) |
| Jeff Freedman | ... | unit publicist |
| Anthony Goldschmidt | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Joy Green | ... | wild animal trainer |
| Cheryl Harris | ... | wild animal trainer |
| Cristie Miele | ... | animal coordinator |
| Brian Nelson | ... | assistant: Mr. Reubens |
| Roland Raffler | ... | animal trainer |
| Wally Ross | ... | wild animal trainer |
| Luke Rubenfeld | ... | animal trainer: dog |
| Cheryl Shawver | ... | wild animal trainer |
| Phil Smith | ... | animal trainer |
| Lee Stitch | ... | production secretary |
| Jules Sylvester | ... | animal trainer: snakes |
| Valen Watson | ... | assistant: Mr. Shapiro |
| Hubert Wells | ... | wild animal trainer |
Thanks
| Linda Koulisis | ... | special thanks |
| Randy Pitkin | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents)
- Aspen Film Society
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1985) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Showtime Networks (1986) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Columbia-Cannon-Warner (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CBS (1988) (United States) (tv)
- Parkfield Entertainment (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (through)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- New Vision Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Disney Channel (1989) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (Japan) (VHS) (subtitled)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (Japan) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2001) (Finland) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Australia) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Moviemax Family (2010) (Turkey) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (Japan) (DVD) (re-release)
- Live Nation (2020) (United States) (theatrical)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Chiodo Brothers Productions
- Dream Quest Images (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Animal Actors of Hollywood (animals provided by)
- BT Industrial Supply (expendables)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Green Floats Company (parade floats)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Michaelson's (catering)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera by)
- Technicolor (color by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The cartoonish and childish character Pee-wee Herman goes on a big adventure for the first time ever when his beloved shiny new bicycle is stolen by his nemesis Francis Buxton, a fellow man-child and neighborhood rich "kid." And he sets off on an obsessive cross-country journey, determined to recover it. Pee-wee's awkward and childish attempts to be cool and mature. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com} |
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| Taglines | You will believe a man can ride a bike. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $99,184, 28 Jul 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Paul Reubens said that he, Phil Hartman, and Michael Varhol had never written a screenplay prior to this film. They purchased a book by Syd Field on how to write screenplays and did exactly what the book said. As a result, this movie is sometimes used in screenwriting classes because it fits the screenwriting paradigm perfectly - the film is 90 minutes long and the script is 90 pages long. The first act ends at Page 30 / 30-minute mark, the second act ends at Page 60 / 60-minute mark, etc. See more » |
| Goofs | While making breakfast, when Abraham Lincoln flips the fifth and final pancake which sticks to the ceiling, you can see the pancake hit the ceiling and bounce to the side, revealing that the filmmakers simply dropped pancakes on the floor then inverted the shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Worst Films of 1985 (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Burn in Hell See more » |
| Quotes |
Pee-wee:
There's a lotta things about me you don't know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand. Things you shouldn't understand. Dottie: I don't understand. Pee-wee: You don't wanna get mixed up with a guy like me. I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel. So long, Dott. See more » |