Huckleberry Finn
Synopsis
Huckleberry Finn, a rambuctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together the two strike a bond of friendship that takes them through harrowing events and thrilling adventures.
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Ron Howard
Huckleberry Finn
Don Most
Tom Sawyer
Royal Dano
Mark Twain
Antonio Fargas
Jim
Jack Elam
King
Merle Haggard
Duke
Dee Carroll
Aunt Sally
James Almanzar
Silas Phelps
Rance Howard
Pap Finn
Jean Speegle Howard
Widow Douglas
Clint Howard
Arch
Sarah Selby
Aunt Polly
Alex Nicol
Dr. Robinson
Bill Erwin
Harvey Wilkes
Matthew Beard
Jeremiah
Woody Chambliss
Auctioneer
Frederic Downs
Ben Rucker
Shug Fisher
Old Doc
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Totten
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Holloway, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Earl Robinson
- Original Title
- Huckleberry Finn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Totten
Jean Holloway, Mark Twain
Earl Robinson
Andrew Jackson
Marsh Hendry, Diane Adler
Steven North
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Holloway
Writer
Robert Totten
Director
Steven North
Producer
Marsh Hendry
Editor
Diane Adler
Editor
Andrew Jackson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Huckleberry Finn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Huckleberry Finn about?
Huckleberry Finn, a rambuctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together the two strike a bond of friendship that takes them through harrowing events and thrilling adventures.
Who directed Huckleberry Finn?
Huckleberry Finn was directed by Robert Totten.
Who stars in Huckleberry Finn?
The principal cast of Huckleberry Finn includes Ron Howard, Don Most, Royal Dano, Antonio Fargas, Jack Elam.
When was Huckleberry Finn released and how long is it?
Huckleberry Finn was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Huckleberry Finn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Huckleberry Finn was composed by Earl Robinson.
Is Huckleberry Finn based on a book or true story?
Huckleberry Finn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Huckleberry Finn?
Huckleberry Finn holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).