The Adventures of Mark Twain
1985 • Animation | Adventure
Susan Shadburne
Writer
Will Vinton
Director
Mark Twain
Story
Status
Released
Release date
March 1, 1985
Duration
86 Min
Language
en
Popularity
10.351
Budget
$0
Revenue
$849,915
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.
Cast
James Whitmore
Michele Mariana
Will Vinton