The Adventures of Mark Twain

The Adventures of Mark Twain

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1985-03-01

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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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.

Released

1985-03-01

Runtime

86

Director

Will Vinton

Budget

$0

Revenue

$849915

Genres

Animation

Adventure

Family

Action

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Language

English

Production

Atlantic

Harbour Towns

Will Vinton Studios

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    James Whitmore

    James Whitmore
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    Michele Mariana

    Michele Mariana
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    Gary Krug

    Gary Krug
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    Chris Ritchie

    Chris Ritchie
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    John Morrison

    John Morrison
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    Carol Edelman

    Carol Edelman
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    Dal McKennon

    Dal McKennon
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    Herb Smith

    Herb Smith
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    Marley Stone

    Marley Stone
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    Wilbur Vincent

    Wilbur Vincent
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    Wally Newman

    Wally Newman
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    Billy Scream

    Billy Scream
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    Will Vinton

    Will Vinton
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    Tom Gasek

    Tom Gasek