The Adventures of Mark Twain

The Adventures of Mark Twain

Release Date:  9/30/1985
Country of Release:  USA
Length:  86 minutes
MPAA:  G
Medium:  Video
Genre:  ADV FAM FAN SF
Release Message:  Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon of Mark Twain (James Whitmore) and use a magical time portal to get a detailed overview of the Twain philosophy, observing the "historical" events that inspired his works.
Description:  Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn join Mark Twain on his airship to meet Halley's Comet. 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.