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Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, July 26 1985
38 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Paul ReubensPaul Reubens
Paul Reubens was
32 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Pee-wee Herman'.
Wed, Aug 27 1952 –
Sun, Jul 30 2023
Portrait of Elizabeth DailyElizabeth Daily
Elizabeth Daily was
23 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Dottie'.
Mon, Sep 11 1961
Portrait of Mark HoltonMark Holton
Mark Holton was
27 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Francis'.
Sat, Jul 19 1958
Portrait of Diane SalingerDiane Salinger
Diane Salinger was
34 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Simone'.
Thu, Jan 25 1951
Portrait of Judd OmenJudd Omen
Judd Omen was
45 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Mickey'.
Sun, Feb 04 1940
Portrait of Irving HellmanIrving Hellman
Irving Hellman was
72 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Mr. Crowtrey'.
Sat, Dec 21 1912 –
Fri, Jun 01 2001
Portrait of Monte LandisMonte Landis
Monte Landis was
52 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Mario'.
Thu, Apr 20 1933
Portrait of Damon MartinDamon Martin
Damon Martin was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Chip'.
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Portrait of David GlasserDavid Glasser
David Glasser was
14 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'BMX Kid'.
Wed, Mar 17 1971
Portrait of Gregory BrownGregory Brown
Gregory Brown was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'BMX Kid'.
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Portrait of Daryl Keith RoachDaryl Keith Roach
Daryl Keith Roach was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Chuck'.
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Portrait of Bill CableBill Cable
Bill Cable was
39 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Policeman #1'.
Thu, May 02 1946 –
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Portrait of Peter LooneyPeter Looney
Peter Looney was
48 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Policeman #2'.
Mon, Jan 18 1937 –
Sat, Dec 31 2022
Portrait of Starletta DuPoisStarletta DuPois
Starletta DuPois was
44 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Sgt. Hunter'.
Fri, Jul 18 1941
Portrait of Professor Toru TanakaProfessor Toru Tanaka
Professor Toru Tanaka was
55 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Butler'.
Mon, Jan 06 1930 –
Tue, Aug 22 2000
Portrait of Ed HerlihyEd Herlihy
Ed Herlihy was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Mr. Buxton'.
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Portrait of Ralph SeymourRalph Seymour
Ralph Seymour was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Francis' Accomplice'.
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Portrait of Lou CutellLou Cutell
Lou Cutell was
54 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Amazing Larry'.
Mon, Oct 06 1930 –
Sun, Nov 21 2021
Portrait of Raymond MartinoRaymond Martino
Raymond Martino was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Gang Member'.
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Portrait of Erica YohnErica Yohn
Erica Yohn was
54 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Madam Ruby'.
Wed, Oct 01 1930 –
Sun, Jan 27 2019
Portrait of Bill W. RichmondBill W. Richmond
Bill W. Richmond was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Highway Patrolman'.
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Portrait of Alice NunnAlice Nunn
Alice Nunn was
57 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Large Marge'.
Mon, Oct 10 1927 –
Fri, Jul 01 1988
Portrait of Ed GriffithEd Griffith
Ed Griffith was
46 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Trucker'.
Fri, Nov 11 1938
Portrait of Simmy BowSimmy Bow
Simmy Bow was
64 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Man in Diner'.
Tue, Jun 07 1921 –
Mon, Dec 21 1987
Portrait of Jon HarrisJon Harris
Jon Harris was
32 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Andy'.
Fri, Sep 12 1952 –
Tue, Apr 19 2005
Portrait of Carmen FilpiCarmen Filpi
Carmen Filpi was
62 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Hobo Jack'.
Thu, Mar 22 1923 –
Fri, May 09 2003
Portrait of Jan HooksJan Hooks
Jan Hooks was
28 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Tina'.
Tue, Apr 23 1957 –
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Portrait of John MoodyJohn Moody
John Moody was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Bus Clerk'.
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Portrait of John O'NeillJohn O'Neill
John O'Neill was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Cowboy #1'.
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Portrait of Alex SharpAlex Sharp
Alex Sharp was
63 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Cowboy #2'.
Fri, Sep 16 1921 –
Thu, Mar 06 2008
Portrait of Chester GrimesChester Grimes
Chester Grimes was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Biker #1'.
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Portrait of Luis ContrerasLuis Contreras
Luis Contreras was
34 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Biker #2'.
Mon, Sep 18 1950 –
Sun, Jun 20 2004
Portrait of Lonnie ParkinsonLonnie Parkinson
Lonnie Parkinson was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Biker #3'.
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Portrait of Howard HirdlerHoward Hirdler
Howard Hirdler was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Biker #4'.
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Portrait of Cassandra PetersonCassandra Peterson
Cassandra Peterson was
33 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Biker Mama'.
Mon, Sep 17 1951
Portrait of Jason HerveyJason Hervey
Jason Hervey was
13 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Kevin Morton'.
Thu, Apr 06 1972
Portrait of Bob McClurgBob McClurg
Bob McClurg was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Studio Guard'.
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Portrait of John ParagonJohn Paragon
John Paragon was
30 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Movie Lot Actor'.
Thu, Dec 09 1954
Portrait of Susan BarnesSusan Barnes
Susan Barnes was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Movie Lot Actress'.
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Portrait of Zachary HoffmanZachary Hoffman
Zachary Hoffman was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Director'.
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Portrait of Lynne Marie StewartLynne Marie Stewart
Lynne Marie Stewart was
38 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Mother Superior'.
Sat, Dec 14 1946
Portrait of George SasakiGeorge Sasaki
George Sasaki was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Japanese Director'.
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Portrait of Richard BroseRichard Brose
Richard Brose was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Tarzan'.
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Portrait of Drew SewardDrew Seward
Drew Seward was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Kid #1'.
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Portrait of Brett FellmanBrett Fellman
Brett Fellman was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Kid #2'.
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Portrait of Bob DrewBob Drew
Bob Drew was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Fireman'.
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Portrait of John GilgreenJohn Gilgreen
John Gilgreen was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Policeman at Pet Shop'.
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Portrait of Noreen HennesseyNoreen Hennessey
Noreen Hennessey was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Reporter'.
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Portrait of Phil HartmanPhil Hartman
Phil Hartman was
36 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Reporter'.
Fri, Sep 24 1948 –
Thu, May 28 1998
Portrait of Michael VarholMichael Varhol
Michael Varhol was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Photographer'.
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Portrait of David RothenbergDavid Rothenberg
David Rothenberg was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Hobo'.
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Portrait of Patrick CranshawPatrick Cranshaw
Patrick Cranshaw was
66 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Hobo'.
Tue, Jun 17 1919 –
Wed, Dec 28 2005
Portrait of Sunshine ParkerSunshine Parker
Sunshine Parker was
58 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Hobo'.
Fri, Jun 10 1927 –
Wed, Feb 17 1999
Portrait of Gilles SavardGilles Savard
Gilles Savard was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Pierre'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James BrolinJames Brolin
James Brolin was
45 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Self - as "P. W."'.
Thu, Jul 18 1940
Portrait of Morgan FairchildMorgan Fairchild
Morgan Fairchild was
35 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Self - as "Dottie"'.
Fri, Feb 03 1950
Portrait of Tony BillTony Bill
Tony Bill was
44 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Terry Hawthorne'.
Fri, Aug 23 1940
Portrait of Dee SniderDee Snider
Dee Snider was
30 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Self (as Twisted Sister)'.
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Portrait of Milton BerleMilton Berle
Milton Berle was
77 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 12 1908 –
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Portrait of Terry BoloTerry Bolo
Terry Bolo was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Biker Chick (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tim BurtonTim Burton
Tim Burton was
26 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Thug in Alley (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 25 1958
Portrait of Manuel BenitezManuel Benitez
Manuel Benitez was
15 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'BMX Kid #0'.
Sun, Sep 28 1969 –
Tue, Dec 23 2008

Crew

Portrait of Tim BurtonTim Burton
Director
Tim Burton was
26 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mon, Aug 25 1958
Portrait of Margie Stone McShirleyMargie Stone McShirley
Assistant Art Director
Margie Stone McShirley was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Victor J. KemperVictor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Victor J. Kemper was
58 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Apr 14 1927 –
Mon, Nov 27 2023
Portrait of Robert EngelmanRobert Engelman
Second Assistant Director
Robert Engelman was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Harvey WaldmanHarvey Waldman
Second Assistant Director
Harvey Waldman was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Robert P. CohenRobert P. Cohen
First Assistant Director
Robert P. Cohen was
41 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tue, Jan 11 1944 –
Thu, Dec 17 2020
Portrait of Willie E. Simmons, Jr.Willie E. Simmons, Jr.
Second Second Assistant Director
Willie E. Simmons, Jr. was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Phil HartmanPhil Hartman
Writer
Phil Hartman was
36 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, Sep 24 1948 –
Thu, May 28 1998
Portrait of Michael VarholMichael Varhol
Writer
Michael Varhol was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul ReubensPaul Reubens
Set Decoration, Writer
Paul Reubens was
32 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Wed, Aug 27 1952 –
Sun, Jul 30 2023
Portrait of Robert ShapiroRobert Shapiro
Producer
Robert Shapiro was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Richard Gilbert AbramsonRichard Gilbert Abramson
Producer
Richard Gilbert Abramson was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of William E. McEuenWilliam E. McEuen
Executive Producer
William E. McEuen was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Billy WeberBilly Weber
Editor
Billy Weber was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Bob BadamiBob Badami
Music Editor
Bob Badami was
33 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tue, Oct 02 1951
Portrait of Denise HortaDenise Horta
Sound Editor
Denise Horta was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of David B. CohnDavid B. Cohn
Supervising Sound Editor
David B. Cohn was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Claudia FinkleClaudia Finkle
Assistant Editor
Claudia Finkle was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Cecelia HallCecelia Hall
Supervising Sound Editor
Cecelia Hall was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph A. IppolitoJoseph A. Ippolito
Sound Editor
Joseph A. Ippolito was
29 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, Mar 23 1956 –
Thu, Mar 30 1995
Portrait of Irene BowersIrene Bowers
Assistant Sound Editor
Irene Bowers was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of David PettijohnDavid Pettijohn
Sound Editor
David Pettijohn was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Danny ElfmanDanny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Danny Elfman was
32 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, May 29 1953
Portrait of David L. SnyderDavid L. Snyder
Production Design, Art Direction
David L. Snyder was
40 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, Sep 22 1944
Portrait of Bob HerronBob Herron
Stunts
Bob Herron was
60 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tue, Sep 23 1924 –
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Portrait of Steven LambertSteven Lambert
Stunt Double
Steven Lambert was
30 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Oct 28 1954
Portrait of Corey Michael EubanksCorey Michael Eubanks
Stunts
Corey Michael Eubanks was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Russell SolbergRussell Solberg
Stunts
Russell Solberg was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Jeff ImadaJeff Imada
Stunts
Jeff Imada was
30 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, Jun 17 1955
Portrait of Paul BaxleyPaul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Baxley was
61 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mon, Sep 24 1923 –
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Portrait of Troy MeltonTroy Melton
Stunts
Troy Melton was
64 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Mar 03 1921 –
Wed, Nov 15 1995
Portrait of Fred ScheiwillerFred Scheiwiller
Stunts
Fred Scheiwiller was
62 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, Aug 18 1922 –
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Portrait of Mary AlbeeMary Albee
Stunts
Mary Albee was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank GriffinFrank Griffin
Makeup Artist
Frank Griffin was
56 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Sat, Jun 29 1929
Portrait of Linda TrainoffLinda Trainoff
Hairstylist
Linda Trainoff was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Terry PorterTerry Porter
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Terry Porter was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy PetersRandy Peters
Transportation Coordinator
Randy Peters was
35 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Sat, Jun 03 1950
Portrait of Marian GreenMarian Green
Stunts
Marian Green was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pat RomanoPat Romano
Stunts
Pat Romano was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mario SimonMario Simon
Transportation Captain
Mario Simon was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert C. ThomasRobert C. Thomas
Camera Operator
Robert C. Thomas was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Peter SorelPeter Sorel
Still Photographer
Peter Sorel was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Petur HliddalPetur Hliddal
Production Sound Mixer
Petur Hliddal was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eurlyne EpperEurlyne Epper
Stunts
Eurlyne Epper was
25 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Jan 21 1960
Portrait of Patrick MarshallPatrick Marshall
Rigging Gaffer
Patrick Marshall was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donah BassettDonah Bassett
Negative Cutter
Donah Bassett was
58 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Sat, Apr 23 1927 –
Tue, May 04 2010
Portrait of Anthony GoldschmidtAnthony Goldschmidt
Title Designer
Anthony Goldschmidt was
42 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tue, Sep 15 1942 –
Tue, Jun 17 2014
Portrait of Neil BrodyNeil Brody
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Neil Brody was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mario ZavalaMario Zavala
Second Assistant Camera
Mario Zavala was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don VargasDon Vargas
Costumer
Don Vargas was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sam MercerSam Mercer
Location Manager
Sam Mercer was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas L. RoysdenThomas L. Roysden
Set Decoration
Thomas L. Roysden was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aggie Guerard RodgersAggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers was
41 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Sun, Dec 26 1943
Portrait of James E. TocciJames E. Tocci
Set Designer
James E. Tocci was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wallis NicitaWallis Nicita
Casting
Wallis Nicita was
39 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tue, Nov 20 1945
Portrait of Sandy Berke JordanSandy Berke Jordan
Costumer
Sandy Berke Jordan was
47 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Jul 29 1937 –
Sun, Oct 28 2007
Portrait of Bill RoeBill Roe
First Assistant Camera
Bill Roe was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David J. HudsonDavid J. Hudson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David J. Hudson was
41 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Dec 16 1943 –
Sat, May 21 2011
Portrait of J.P. AmateauJ.P. Amateau
Stunts
J.P. Amateau was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of David SilverDavid Silver
Unit Production Manager
David Silver was
66 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Fri, Oct 18 1918 –
Sun, Jul 28 1991
Portrait of Angelo LamoneaAngelo Lamonea
Stunts
Angelo Lamonea was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Steven M. LevineSteven M. Levine
Property Master
Steven M. Levine was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Salomon I. MarxSalomon I. Marx
Stunts
Salomon I. Marx was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Earl GilbertEarl Gilbert
Gaffer
Earl Gilbert was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce J. GfellerBruce J. Gfeller
Construction Coordinator
Bruce J. Gfeller was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Joe DayJoe Day
Special Effects Coordinator
Joe Day was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck GasparChuck Gaspar
Special Effects Supervisor
Chuck Gaspar was
47 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tue, Jan 25 1938 –
Thu, Jan 15 2009
Portrait of Jan KemperJan Kemper
Script Supervisor
Jan Kemper was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Roger PietschmannRoger Pietschmann
Boom Operator
Roger Pietschmann was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tino CairaTino Caira
Transportation Captain
Tino Caira was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Steve MackSteve Mack
Stunts
Steve Mack was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Audie AragonAudie Aragon
Best Boy Grip
Audie Aragon was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
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Portrait of Bernie SchwartzBernie Schwartz
Dolly Grip
Bernie Schwartz was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gaylin P. SchultzGaylin P. Schultz
Key Grip
Gaylin P. Schultz was
59 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Sat, Jun 19 1926 –
Tue, Jul 01 2008
Portrait of Richard RitchieRichard Ritchie
Color Timer
Richard Ritchie was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David Q. QuickDavid Q. Quick
Assistant Property Master
David Q. Quick was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff FreedmanJeff Freedman
Unit Publicist
Jeff Freedman was
>> in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Unknown Birthday