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The Adventures of Mark Twain
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The Adventures of Mark Twain

1985 · 86 min Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Action
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.

If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.

Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.

Director: Will Vinton

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Big screen, decent sound. This is cinema that should sound loud and fill the room.

🎭 Cast

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Mark Twain (voice)

Michele Mariana

Michele Mariana

Becky Thatcher (voice)

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Gary Krug

Huck Finn (voice)

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Chris Ritchie

Tom Sawyer (voice)

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John Morrison

Adam (voice)

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Carol Edelman

Eve (voice)

Dal McKennon

Dal McKennon

Jim Smiley (voice)

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Herb Smith

The Stranger (voice)

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Marley Stone

Aunt Polly (voice)

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Wilbur Vincent

The Mysterious Stranger (voice)

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