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The Adventures of Mark Twain
“Where dreams become reality.”
6.8 / 10• 1985• 1h 26m•G• English
AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy
Storyline
Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon of Mark Twain. Twain, disgusted with the human race, is intent upon finding Halley's Comet and crashing into it, achieving his "destiny." It's up to Tom, Becky, and Huck to convince him that his judgment is wrong and that he still has much to offer humanity that might make a difference. Their efforts aren't just charitable; if they fail, they will share Twain's fate. Along the way, they use a magical time portal to get a detailed overview of the Twain philosophy, observing the "historical" events that inspired his works.
Cast & Crew
James Whitmore
Mark Twain (voice)
Lead
Michele Mariana
Becky Thatcher / The Mysterious Stranger / Girl in Crowd (voice)
GK
Gary Krug
Huck Finn (voice)
CR
Chris Ritchie
Tom Sawyer (voice)
JM
John Morrison
Adam (voice)
CE
Carol Edelman
Eve (voice)
Dal McKennon
Jim Smiley / Newspaper Boy (voice)
HS
Herb Smith
The Stranger (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Will Vinton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Adventures of Mark Twain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
