The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“The most exciting adventures a boy ever had! Hilarious escapades, hair-raising adventures on the fabulous Mississippi!”
Synopsis
From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) Original Theatrical Trailer - Warner Archive CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-07
Top Cast
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Tony Randall
King of France
Archie Moore
Jim
Eddie Hodges
Huckleberry Finn
Patty McCormack
Joanna Wilkes
Neville Brand
Pap Finn
Mickey Shaughnessy
Duke of Bilgewater
Judy Canova
Sheriff's Wife
Andy Devine
Mr. Carmody
Sherry Jackson
Mary Jane Wilkes
Buster Keaton
Lion Tamer
Finlay Currie
Captain Sellers
Josephine Hutchinson
Widow Douglas
Parley Baer
Grangeford Man
John Carradine
Slave Catcher
Royal Dano
Harlan
Harry Dean Stanton
Slave Catcher
Sterling Holloway
Barber
Patrick Whyte
Uncle Harvey Wilkes
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.03x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lee
- Original Score
- Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Formosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
James Lee, Mark Twain, Alan Jay Lerner
Jerome Moross
Ted D. McCord
Fredric Steinkamp
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
James Lee
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Jack Martell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn about?
From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.
Who directed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn includes Tony Randall, Archie Moore, Eddie Hodges, Patty McCormack, Neville Brand.
When was The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $2.8M at the worldwide box office (2.03 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was composed by Jerome Moross.
Is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).