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About
Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.
Theatrical
Jul 22, 1988
Box Office
$15.1M
Budget
$20.0M
Return
0.8x
Theaters
1
Director
Producers
Music
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Quotes
See all →Circus Life's Challenges and Injuries
Andy
You okay, boss?
Mace
Well, my shins are banged up pretty bad. I think my ribs are broke, and it feels like I punctured a major organ, Andy. But I'm circus.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Misunderstanding George Washington Carver's Legacy
Pee-wee
I'm on my way to a career in agriculture. I hope to be the next George Washington Carver. You know who George Washington Carver was, Mace?
Mace
Yes, I do. First President of the United States.
Pee-wee
No. He was a scientist. His research as an agricultural chemist revolutionized farming. He was the father of the peanut. He discovered over 300 uses for it! Instant coffee, soap, and ink, to name just a few.
[laughs]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Pee-wee's Collection
Pee-wee's Big Adventure is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Tim Burton in his full-length film directing debut and starring Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman with supporting roles provid...
Cast
Full credits →P
Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman
P
Penelope Ann Miller
Winnie
K
Kris Kristofferson
Mace Montana
V
Valeria Golino
Gina Piccolapupula
B
Benicio del Toro
Duke the Dog-Faced Boy
W
Wayne White
Vance the Pig (voice)
S
Susan Tyrrell
Midge Montana
A
Albert Henderson
Mr. Ryan
J
Jack Murdock
Otis
D
David Byrd
Deke
M
Mary Jackson
Mrs. Dill
F
Frances Bay
Mrs. Haynes
L
Leo Gordon
Joe the Blacksmith (as Leo V. Gordon)
A
Anne Seymour
Pearl
K
Kenneth Tobey
Sheriff
S
Stephanie Hodge
Mermaid
F
Franco Columbu
Otto the Strongman
K
Kevin Peter Hall
Big John
L
Lynne Marie Stewart
Zelda the Bearded Lady
D
Dustin Diamond
Child - Deke
