The Adventures of Mark Twain
“Where dreams become reality.”
Synopsis
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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'The Adventures Of Mark Twain' (1985) original theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-26
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James Whitmore
Mark Twain (voice)
Michele Mariana
Becky Thatcher / The Mysterious Stranger / Girl in Crowd (voice)
Gary Krug
Huck Finn (voice)
Chris Ritchie
Tom Sawyer (voice)
John Morrison
Adam (voice)
Carol Edelman
Eve (voice)
Dal McKennon
Jim Smiley / Newspaper Boy (voice)
Herb Smith
The Stranger (voice)
Marley Stone
Aunt Polly (voice)
Wilbur Vincent
The Mysterious Stranger (voice)
Wally Newman
Captain Stormfield (voice)
Tim Conner
Three-Headed Alien / Mud People (voice)
Todd Tolces
Saint Peter (voice)
Billy Scream
The Indexivator / Animal (voice)
Bob Griggs
First Heckler (voice)
Coward Wholesale
Second Heckler (voice)
Tom Gasek
Homer / Man in Crowd / Calaveras Miner / Mud People (voice)
Sally Sopwith
Woman in Crowd (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$850K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.57x
-$650K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Vinton
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Shadburne, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Billy Scream
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Mark Twain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $850K
- Production Studios
- Harbour Towns, Will Vinton Studios, Clubhouse Pictures, Atlantic Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Vinton
Susan Shadburne, Mark Twain
Billy Scream
Kelley Baker
Hugh Kennedy Tirrell
Department Leadership Roster
Kelley Baker
Editor
Susan Shadburne
Writer
Will Vinton
Director
Billy Scream
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Mark Twain
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What is The Adventures of Mark Twain about?
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.
Who directed The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The Adventures of Mark Twain was directed by Will Vinton.
Who stars in The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Mark Twain includes James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, Gary Krug, Chris Ritchie, John Morrison.
When was The Adventures of Mark Twain released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Mark Twain was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The Adventures of Mark Twain had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $850K at the worldwide box office (0.57 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Mark Twain was composed by Billy Scream.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Mark Twain?
The Adventures of Mark Twain holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).