The Adventures of Mark Twain
"Where dreams become reality."
Originally released in 1985. The Adventures of Mark Twain is a animation/adventure film. directed by Will Vinton. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, and Gary Krug
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (104 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$849.9K
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Whitmore
as Mark Twain (voice)
Michele Mariana
as Becky Thatcher (voice)
Gary Krug
as Huck Finn (voice)
Chris Ritchie
as Tom Sawyer (voice)
John Morrison
as Adam (voice)
Carol Edelman
as Eve (voice)
Dal McKennon
as Jim Smiley (voice)
Herb Smith
as The Stranger (voice)
Marley Stone
as Aunt Polly (voice)
Wilbur Vincent
as The Mysterious Stranger (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $849,915
Production Companies
- Harbour Towns
- Will Vinton Studios
- Clubhouse Pictures
- Atlantic Entertainment Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Adventures of Mark Twain about?
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 interplanetar...
Who directed The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The Adventures of Mark Twain was directed by Will Vinton.
How long is The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The Adventures of Mark Twain has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Adventures of Mark Twain released?
The Adventures of Mark Twain was released on March 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The main cast of The Adventures of Mark Twain includes James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, Gary Krug, Chris Ritchie, John Morrison.
Is The Adventures of Mark Twain worth watching?
The Adventures of Mark Twain has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 104 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.