The Adventures of Mark Twain(1985)
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The Adventures of Mark Twain Synopsis
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.
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) is a animation, adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Will Vinton, released on March 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, Gary Krug and Chris Ritchie. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 110 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Vinton
- Writers:
- Susan Shadburne, Mark Twain
- Composer:
- Billy Scream
- Production:
- Harbour Towns, Will Vinton Studios, Clubhouse Pictures, Atlantic Entertainment Group
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $849,915
- Status:
- Released
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) Trailer
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The Adventures of Mark Twain Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Whitmore
as Mark Twain (voice)
Michele Mariana
as Becky Thatcher / The Mysterious Stranger / Girl in Crowd (voice)
- Gary Krug
Gary Krug
as Huck Finn (voice)
- Chris Ritchie
Chris Ritchie
as Tom Sawyer (voice)
- John Morrison
John Morrison
as Adam (voice)
- Carol Edelman
Carol Edelman
as Eve (voice)
Dal McKennon
as Jim Smiley / Newspaper Boy (voice)
- Herb Smith
Herb Smith
as The Stranger (voice)
- Marley Stone
Marley Stone
as Aunt Polly (voice)
- Wilbur Vincent
Wilbur Vincent
as The Mysterious Stranger (voice)
- Wally Newman
Wally Newman
as Captain Stormfield (voice)
- Tim Conner
Tim Conner
as Three-Headed Alien / Mud People (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Will Vinton, written by Susan Shadburne and Mark Twain.
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The Adventures of Mark Twain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 110 ratings.
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The Adventures of Mark Twain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventures of Mark Twain online?
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The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Adventures of Mark Twain?
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The main cast of The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) includes James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, Gary Krug, Chris Ritchie and John Morrison. The film was directed by Will Vinton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventures of Mark Twain released?
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The Adventures of Mark Twain was released on March 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Adventures of Mark Twain worth watching?
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The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 110 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Adventures of Mark Twain?
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