The Adventures of Mark Twain

Mar 1, 1985

1h 26m

★ 6.8

Where dreams become reality.

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

Adventure

Family

Action

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Atlantic

Harbour Towns

Will Vinton Studios

The Adventures of Mark Twain Trailers

Cast

Mark Twain (voice)

James Whitmore

Becky Thatcher (voice)

Michele Mariana

Huck Finn (voice)

Gary Krug

Tom Sawyer (voice)

Chris Ritchie

Adam (voice)

John Morrison

Eve (voice)

Carol Edelman

Jim Smiley (voice)

Dal McKennon

The Stranger (voice)

Herb Smith

Aunt Polly (voice)

Marley Stone

The Mysterious Stranger (voice)

Wilbur Vincent

Captain Stormfield (voice)

Wally Newman

The Indexivator (voice)

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