Mark Twain(2002)
Mark Twain Synopsis
Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns.
Mark Twain (2002) is a documentary film directed by Ken Burns, released on January 14, 2002 with a runtime of 3h 32m. It stars Keith David, Kevin Conway, Blythe Danner and Philip Bosco. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Burns
- Writers:
- Dayton Duncan, Geoffrey C. Ward
- Producers:
- Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns
- Cinematographer:
- Buddy Squires
- Production:
- WETA, Florentine Films
- Status:
- Released
Mark Twain (2002) Trailer
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Mark Twain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keith David
as Narrator (voice)
Kevin Conway
as Mark Twain (voice)
Blythe Danner
as Olivia "Livy" Langdon Clemens (voice)
Philip Bosco
as (voice)
- Tim Clark
Tim Clark
as (voice)
Carolyn McCormick
as (voice)
Amy Madigan
as (voice)
Cynthia Nixon
as (voice)
- John Boyer
John Boyer
as Self (uncredited)
- Jocelyn Chadwick
Jocelyn Chadwick
as Self (uncredited)
- Shelly Fisher Fishkin
Shelly Fisher Fishkin
as Self (uncredited)
Dick Gregory
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ken Burns, written by Dayton Duncan and Geoffrey C. Ward, produced by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns.
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Mark Twain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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Mark Twain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mark Twain online?
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Who stars in Mark Twain?
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The main cast of Mark Twain (2002) includes Keith David, Kevin Conway, Blythe Danner, Philip Bosco and Tim Clark. The film was directed by Ken Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mark Twain released?
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Mark Twain was released on January 14, 2002 and runs for 3h 32m.
Is Mark Twain worth watching?
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Mark Twain (2002) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mark Twain?
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