The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1985) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ★★½ 1985 An adaptation of the Mark Twain story about the adventures encountered by Huckleberry Finn and a runaway slave as they travel down the Mississippi River. Topnotch cast makes this an entertaining version. Originally made in a much longer version for PBS's "American Playhouse." 121m/C VHS. Sada Thompson, Lillian Gish, Richard Kiley, Jim Dale, Barnard Hughes, Patrick Day, Frederic Forrest, Geraldine Page, Butterfly McQueen, Samm-Art Williams; Director: Peter H. Hunt. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1985
Length (in minutes) 121
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Butterfly McQueen
Actor Geraldine Page
Actor Samm-Art Williams
Actor Richard Kiley
Actor Sada Thompson
Actor Lillian Gish
Actor Jim Dale
Actor Barnard Hughes
Actor Patrick Day
Actor Frederic Forrest
Director Peter H. Hunt