Poster for the movie The Adventures of Mark Twain

The Adventures of Mark Twain

1985 • 86 minutes
AnimationAdventureFamilyActionFantasyScience Fiction

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.

Picture of James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Mark Twain (voice)

Picture of Michele Mariana

Michele Mariana

Becky Thatcher (voice)

Picture of Gary Krug

Gary Krug

Huck Finn (voice)

Picture of Chris Ritchie

Chris Ritchie

Tom Sawyer (voice)

Picture of John Morrison

John Morrison

Adam (voice)

Picture of Carol Edelman

Carol Edelman

Eve (voice)

Picture of Dal McKennon

Dal McKennon

Jim Smiley (voice)

Picture of Herb Smith

Herb Smith

The Stranger (voice)

Picture of Marley Stone

Marley Stone

Aunt Polly (voice)

Picture of Wilbur Vincent

Wilbur Vincent

The Mysterious Stranger (voice)

Picture of Wally Newman

Wally Newman

Captain Stormfield (voice)

Picture of Billy Scream

Billy Scream

The Indexivator (voice)

Picture of Will Vinton

Will Vinton

Dan'l Webster (voice)

Picture of Tom Gasek

Tom Gasek

Homer (voice)