About The Adventures of Huck Finn

The Adventures of Huck Finn is a classic Walt Disney adventure film that was released in 1993. It's an adaptation of Mark Twain's 1884 novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The movie was directed by Stephen Sommers and features the adventurous journey of a young boy named Huck Finn and his friend, Jim, a runaway slave.

The film centers around young Huck Finn who fakes his own death to escape from his violent father. Finn teams up with Jim, a runaway slave, and together they journey down the Mississippi River. Along the way, they encounter a couple of con artists, become involved in a feud between two families, and reunite a lost boy with his family. The story showcases their adventures and growth of their unique friendship whilst exploring themes of racism and morality.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Stephen Sommers and produced by Laura Moskowitz. The screenplay was also written by Sommers, keeping mostly true to the original spirit of the novel, while infusing it with a Disney approach.

Actors

• Elijah Wood as Huck Finn: A natural and engaging performance as the mischievous and resourceful boy.
• Courtney B. Vance as Jim: Convincingly played Jim, a runaway slave who formed an unlikely bond with Huck.
• Robbie Coltrane and Jason Robards as the Duke and the King: They both played their parts with great comedic timing and charisma, as two con-men who meet Huck and Jim on their journey.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed in Natchez, Mississippi, as well as parts of Louisiana, to create an authentic Southern atmosphere.
• Despite the film's PG rating, it notably does not shy away from the racial issues of the time.
• While the film simplifies some parts of the original story, it faithfully includes the famous scene where Huck helps fake his own death.

Quotes

• "Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and a body ain’t got no business doing wrong when he ain’t ignorant and knows better." - Huck Finn
• "You can't pray a lie…I found that out." - Huck Finn

Music, Soundtrack

• The film soundtrack was composed by Bill Conti, who created a seamless blend of adventure, drama, and lighter comedic themes.