Huckleberry Finn
“The Greatest Of All American Adventure Stories.”
Synopsis
Huckleberry Finn is a 15-year-old boy who has had a difficult relationship with his often violent father for a long time. When Dad tried to kidnap him, Huck decides to run away from home, and heads out of town on a raft. Huck is soon joined by Jim, a runaway slave who is no more eager to see his master than Huck is to see his father. As the two friends make their way down the Mississippi, they're faced with a variety of challenges and adventures.
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Huckleberry Finn Official Trailer #1 - Arthur O'Connell Movie (1974) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
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Jeff East
Huckleberry Finn
Paul Winfield
Jim
Harvey Korman
The King
David Wayne
The Duke
Arthur O'Connell
Col. Grangerford
Gary Merrill
Pap
Natalie Trundy
Mrs. Loftus
Lucille Benson
Widder Douglas
Kim O’Brien
Maryjane Wilks
Jean Fay
Susan Wilks
Ruby Leftwich
Miss Watson
Odessa Cleveland
Jim’s wife
Joe Boris
Jason
Danny Lantrip
Kyle
Van Bennett
Wayne
Linda Watkins
Mrs. Grangerford
Jean Combs
Miss Emmeline
Francis Fawcett
Miss Charlotte
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
- Original Score
- Fred Werner
- Original Title
- Huckleberry Finn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Reader's Digest, Apjac International, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Mark Twain
Fred Werner
László Kovács
Michael F. Anderson
Arthur P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Michael F. Anderson
Editor
Philip M. Jefferies
Production Design
Donfeld
Costume Design
Richard M. Sherman
Screenplay
Robert B. Sherman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Huckleberry Finn
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What is Huckleberry Finn about?
Huckleberry Finn is a 15-year-old boy who has had a difficult relationship with his often violent father for a long time. When Dad tried to kidnap him, Huck decides to run away from home, and heads out of town on a raft. Huck is soon joined by Jim, a runaway slave who is no more eager to see his master than Huck is to see his father. As the two friends make their way down the Mississippi, they're faced with a variety of challenges and adventures.
Who directed Huckleberry Finn?
Huckleberry Finn was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in Huckleberry Finn?
The principal cast of Huckleberry Finn includes Jeff East, Paul Winfield, Harvey Korman, David Wayne, Arthur O'Connell.
When was Huckleberry Finn released and how long is it?
Huckleberry Finn was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Huckleberry Finn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Huckleberry Finn was composed by Fred Werner.
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: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).