Principal cast
Paul Reubens, E. G. Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger and Judd Omen
Film 489 of 498 on the Screen Path
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
The story of a rebel and his bike.
About the film
Pee-wee's Big Adventure at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1985 film at stop 489 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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 craft credits
Victor J. Kemper (director of photography), Billy Weber (editor), Danny Elfman (original music composer) and David L. Snyder (production design)
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Release
- 1985-07-26
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy, Adventure and Family
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 20 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 20 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
20 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example โFull cast
Full cast
- Paul ReubensCharacter: Pee-wee Herman
- E. G. DailyCharacter: Dottie
- Mark HoltonCharacter: Francis
- Diane SalingerCharacter: Simone
- Judd OmenCharacter: Mickey
- Irving HellmanCharacter: Mr. Crowtrey
- Monte LandisCharacter: Mario
- Damon MartinCharacter: Chip
- Alice NunnCharacter: Large Marge
- David C. GlasserCharacter: BMX Kid
- Gregory BrownCharacter: BMX Kid
- Daryl Keith RoachCharacter: Chuck
Full crew
Full crew
- Tim BurtonCredits: Director
- Danny ElfmanCredits: Original Music Composer
- Victor J. KemperCredits: Director of Photography
- David B. CohnCredits: Supervising Sound Editor
- Robert EngelmanCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Willie E. Simmons, Jr.Credits: Second Second Assistant Director
- Jan KemperCredits: Script Supervisor
- Bob BadamiCredits: Music Editor
- Harvey WaldmanCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Cecelia HallCredits: Supervising Sound Editor
- Robert P. CohenCredits: First Assistant Director
- David SilverCredits: Unit Production Manager
- Steve MackCredits: Stunts
- Bob HerronCredits: Stunts
- Russell SolbergCredits: Stunts
- Jeff ImadaCredits: Stunts
- Troy MeltonCredits: Stunts
- Angelo LamoneaCredits: Stunts
- David PettijohnCredits: Sound Editor
- Pat RomanoCredits: Stunts
- Joseph A. IppolitoCredits: Sound Editor
- Roger PietschmannCredits: Boom Operator
- J.P. AmateauCredits: Stunts
- Fred ScheiwillerCredits: Stunts
- Mary AlbeeCredits: Stunts
- Neil BrodyCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Claudia FinkleCredits: Assistant Editor
- Irene BowersCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Terry PorterCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- David J. HudsonCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Robert C. ThomasCredits: Camera Operator
- Corey Michael EubanksCredits: Stunts
- Marian GreenCredits: Stunts
- Petur HliddalCredits: Production Sound Mixer
- Denise HortaCredits: Sound Editor
- Joe DayCredits: Special Effects Coordinator
- Sam MercerCredits: Location Manager
- Mario ZavalaCredits: Second Assistant Camera
- Chuck GasparCredits: Special Effects Supervisor
- James E. TocciCredits: Set Designer
- Bill RoeCredits: First Assistant Camera
- Gaylin P. SchultzCredits: Key Grip
- Margie Stone McShirleyCredits: Assistant Art Director
- Earl GilbertCredits: Gaffer
- Bernie SchwartzCredits: Dolly Grip
- Audie AragonCredits: Best Boy Grip
- Patrick MarshallCredits: Rigging Gaffer
- Mario SimonCredits: Transportation Captain
- Don VargasCredits: Costumer
- Anthony GoldschmidtCredits: Title Designer
- Linda TrainoffCredits: Hairstylist
- Steven M. LevineCredits: Property Master
- Frank GriffinCredits: Makeup Artist
- Tino CairaCredits: Transportation Captain
- Jeff FreedmanCredits: Unit Publicist
- Bruce J. GfellerCredits: Construction Coordinator
- Randy PetersCredits: Transportation Coordinator
- Paul BaxleyCredits: Stunt Coordinator
- Sandy Berke JordanCredits: Costumer
- Richard RitchieCredits: Color Timer
- Peter SorelCredits: Still Photographer
- Donah BassettCredits: Negative Cutter
- David Q. QuickCredits: Assistant Property Master
- Richard Gilbert AbramsonCredits: Producer
- William E. McEuenCredits: Executive Producer
- Billy WeberCredits: Editor
- Wallis NicitaCredits: Casting
- Robert ShapiroCredits: Producer
- Steven LambertCredits: Stunt Double
- Paul ReubensCredits: Writer, Set Decoration
- Phil HartmanCredits: Writer
- Michael VarholCredits: Writer
- David L. SnyderCredits: Art Direction, Production Design
- Thomas L. RoysdenCredits: Set Decoration
- Aggie Guerard RodgersCredits: Costume Design
- Eurlyne EpperCredits: Stunts
- Solly MarxCredits: Stunts
- Jรธrgen KlubienCredits: Animation
- Jo Goldsmith-EtesonCredits: Vocals
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