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The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985)

Poster for The Adventures of Mark Twain

Where dreams become reality.

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 & Crew

Director
Will Vinton
  • Profile picture of James Whitmore
    Mark Twain (voice) James Whitmore
  • Profile picture of Michele Mariana
    Becky Thatcher (voice) Michele Mariana
  • Profile picture of Dal McKennon
    Jim Smiley (voice) Dal McKennon
  • Profile picture of Will Vinton
    Dan'l Webster (voice) Will Vinton

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Keywords

  • stowaway
  • comet
  • portal
  • balloon
  • stop motion
  • halley's comet
  • claymation