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The Adventures of Huck Finn

For anyone who has ever dreamed of running away from it all

Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.

19931h 48mPGAdventure, Drama, Family

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About The Adventures of Huck Finn

Directors
Stephen Sommers
Cast
Elijah Wood, Courtney B. Vance, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Robards, Ron Perlman, Dana Ivey
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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