Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
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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Dottie -
Francis Buxton -
Simone -
Mickey -
Mr. Crowtray -
Mario
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BMX Kid -
BMX Kid
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BMX Kid
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Policeman #1
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Sgt. Hunter
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Director:
Tim BurtonWriters:
Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Michael VarholAll Cast & Crew
Awards
2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The film was released the same year as another Warner Bros. feature film about a man who sets out to recover his stolen vehicle, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).
Quotes
Pee-wee:
Look out, Mister Potato Head!
Goofs
Near the end of Pee-Wee's chase scene at the Warner Bros. studios, he activates a launch mechanism on his bike and soars over a barb wire fence onto a roof; a crew member wearing sunglasses can be briefly seen on the lower right hand side of the screen.
Alternate Versions
Even though it's not listed in the case, there are deleted scenes not in the theatrical nor video release in the DVD version.
Soundtracks
She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain(uncredited)
Traditional
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Adventure | Comedy | FamilyDetails
Release Date:
9 August 1985Language
English, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Santa Clarita, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,545,847 11 August 1985
Gross USA:
$40,940,662
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$40,940,662
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