Adventures Of Huck Finn (1993)

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Mark Twain's immortal comic tale of the fraud, hypocrisy and bigotry of adults as seen through the eyes of an innocent boy and his friend Jim, a runaway slave. As they make their way along the Mississippi, they meet a motley collection of self-important characters and try their best to understand them despite their obvious flaws.

DVD FEATURES:

• The Adventures Of Huck Finn
  Climb aboard for an extraordinary version of Mark Twain's sweeping adventure when Walt Disney Pictures presents THE ADVENTURES OF HUCK FINN. It's the unforgettable saga of a mischievous youngster and a runaway slave on a wild expedition to freedom. As the pair take the ride of their lives down the treacherous Mississippi River, they run into an entertaining assortment of offbeat characters and face one challenging adventure after another! You won't want to miss this sensational telling of Twain's classic tale -- an action-packed mix of thrills and excitement!
  Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Director:

   

  Stephen Sommers

• Star:

   

  Robbie Coltrane, Courtney B. Vance, Elijah Wood, Jason Robards

• Story:

   

  Mark Twain

REVIEWS:

• "...Jason Robards and Robbie Coltrane, working in tandem like a well-oiled vaudeville act, offer a zestful, hugely enjoyable comic turn..." — Sight and Sound
• "...A simple, spirited escapade.....[Wood has] the requisite verve for the story's central role..." — New York Times
• "...Graceful and entertaining....It is a good film with strong performances..." — Chicago Sun-Times
• "...A timely, literate and handsome film....Authentic and enjoyable, the Disney version is richly rewarding..." — Variety

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