The Adventures of Mark Twain ( Comet Quest: The Adventures of Mark Twain ) ( Mark Twain )

The Adventures of Mark Twain (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Comet Quest: The Adventures of Mark Twain
Alternate Title: Mark Twain
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/NTSC/Region 0 )

Running Time:
86 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1986 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Will Vinton

Written By:
Susan Shadburne
Mark Twain

Actors:
James Whitmore ..... Mark Twain
Michele Mariana ..... Becky Thatcher
Gary Krug ..... Huck Finn
Chris Ritchie ..... Tom Sawyer
John Morrison ..... Adam
Carol Edelman ..... Eve
Dal McKennon ..... Jim Smiley
Herb Smith ..... The Stranger
Marley Stone ..... Aunt Polly
Wilbur Vincent ..... The Mysterious Stranger
Wally Newman ..... Captain Stormfield
Tim Conner ..... Three-Headed Alien
Todd Tolces ..... Saint Peter
Billy Scream ..... The Indexivator / Animals
Bob Griggs ..... First Heckler

Synopsis:

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.

Will Vinton, the stop-motion animation whiz who brought us The California Raisins, is the principal creative force behind The Adventures of Mark Twain. A clay-model Twain, voiced by James Whitmore, sets out in a hot-air balloon to find Halley's Comet. Joining the waspish humorist on his journey are some of his favorite creations, including Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huckleberry Finn. As the balloon ascends further into the sky, we are treated to animated dramatization of such Twain classics as 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.' Though brilliantly conceived and executed, Adventures of Mark Twain might have been even more effective had it been shortened by ten minutes or so.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 August, 2011.

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