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Big Top Pee-wee

1988-07-22 · 86 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Family

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.

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Directors
Randal Kleiser
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 15,122,000

Top Cast

Paul ReubensPaul ReubensPee-wee Herman
Penelope Ann MillerPenelope Ann MillerWinnie
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonMace Montana
Valeria GolinoValeria GolinoGina Piccolapupula
Benicio del ToroBenicio del ToroDuke the Dog-Faced Boy
Wayne WhiteVance the Pig (voice)
Susan TyrrellSusan TyrrellMidge Montana
Albert HendersonAlbert HendersonMr. Ryan
Jack MurdockJack MurdockOtis
David ByrdDavid ByrdDeke
Mary JacksonMary JacksonMrs. Dill
Frances BayFrances BayMrs. Haynes
Leo GordonLeo GordonJoe the Blacksmith (as Leo V. Gordon)
Anne SeymourAnne SeymourPearl
Kenneth TobeyKenneth TobeySheriff
Stephanie HodgeStephanie HodgeMermaid
Franco ColumbuFranco ColumbuOtto the Strongman
Kevin Peter HallKevin Peter HallBig John
Lynne Marie StewartLynne Marie StewartZelda the Bearded Lady
Dustin DiamondDustin DiamondChild - Deke

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