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Director: Robert Totten
Cast: Ron Howard, Don Most, Royal Dano, Antonio Fargas
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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Huckleberry Finn (1978), directed by Robert Totten, is a TV movie adaptation of the classic Mark Twain novel that follows the adventures of a young boy and a runaway slave down the Mississippi River. While not as critically acclaimed as some other film versions, the movie has been praised for its faithfulness to the source material and effective storytelling.