The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960)

Synopsis of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

MGM's all-star 1960 filmization of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn surgically removes the sociological subtext of Mark Twain's novel in the interests of "entertainment for the whole family." The emphasis is on the adventuresome escapades of Huck (Eddie Hodges) and fugitive slave Jim (played by boxing champ Archie Moore), and on the comic elements inherent in the characters of the King (Tony Randall) and the Duke (Mickey Shaughnessy). In the manner of Around the World in 80 Days, every role is filled by a "name" actor: featured in the cast are Judy Canova, Andy Devine, Buster Keaton, Sterling Holloway, Finlay Currie, Josephine Hutchinson and John Carradine. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

107 mins

Director(s):

Michael Curtiz

Writer(s):

James Lee

Producer(s):

Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

G(Child Classic)

Categories:

Family & Kids, Action / Adventure

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