Huckleberry Finn (1974)

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118 min - Adventure | Musical - 24 May 1974 (USA)

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Huckleberry Finn, a rambuctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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

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Huckleberry Finn, a rambuctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together the two strike a bond of friendship that takes them through harrowing events and thrilling adventures. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

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English

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24 May 1974 (USA) See more »

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Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: A Musical Adaptation See more »

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Arrow Rock, Missouri, USA See more »

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Reader's Digest, Apjac International See more »

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118 min

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4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

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2.35 : 1

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Jim: I shor don't like this royal nonsense business. Stealin' poor peoples' money. That's - that's down right dishonest.
Huckleberry Finn: Well you're stealin' yourself from Miss Watson, aintchya? Now stealin' is stealin', Jim.
Jim: Well thay is stealin' and thay is stealin'. But this here - is stealin'.
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