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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960): Cast & Plot

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) movie poster

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a 1960 adventure drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Eddie Hodges as Huckleberry Finn, Josephine Hutchinson and Neville Brand. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Michael Curtiz
Genres
Adventure , Family , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Formosa Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn About?

The premise of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A whirlwind of daring escapades follows a mischievous boy as he slides down the Mississippi River. From stealing a chicken to working as a cabin boy, becoming a riverboat pilot and even a circus performer, Huck Finn continually outwits those he meets, turning each challenge into an unforgettable adventure.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Themes & Keywords

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  • character name as title
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  • five word title
  • widow douglas character
  • barefoot boy
  • child
  • american literature on screen
  • african american
  • black american
  • jim the slave character
  • 1850s
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  • year 1851
  • teenage boy
  • mississippi river
  • friendship
  • river
  • raft
  • escape
  • redheaded boy
  • boy dresses as a girl
  • slave catcher
  • shotgun
  • farmer
  • fake death
  • drunken father
  • father son relationship
  • swindle
  • runaway slave
  • cross dressing
  • lion tamer
  • missouri
  • kidnapping
  • reward
  • orphan
  • on the road
  • inheritance
  • generation gap
  • riverboat
  • slavery
  • runaway
  • childhood
  • travel
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Cast & Characters

Eddie Hodges leads the cast as Huckleberry Finn, with Josephine Hutchinson as Widow Douglas and Neville Brand as Pap Finn. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Curtiz

More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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Plot

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Plot Summary

What happens in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the pre-Civil War American South, the story follows Huckleberry “Huck” Finn, Eddie Hodges, a restless boy living in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, along the Mississippi River. Huck has been taken in by the Widow Douglas, Josephine Hutchinson, and her sister, Miss Watson, who aim to “sivilize” him by teaching him manners, religion, and education. Despite their efforts, Huck remains restless and dreams of living free from adult rules and the structure of society.

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The whole story of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, scene by scene

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Huckleberry Finn - Abenteuer am Mississippi” and “Abenteuer am Mississippi”.

Also known as
  • Huckleberry Finn - Abenteuer am Mississippi
  • Abenteuer am Mississippi
  • Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn
  • Le avventure di Huck Finn
  • הרפתקאותיו של האקלברי פין
  • Les aventuriers du fleuve
  • Huckleberry Finn kalandjai
  • Приключения Гекльберри Финна
  • Huckleberry Finns äventyr
  • Пригоди Гекльберрі Фінна

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn released?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was released on June 17, 1960.

Who directed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was directed by Michael Curtiz.

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Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn stars Eddie Hodges as Huckleberry Finn, Josephine Hutchinson as Widow Douglas and Neville Brand as Pap Finn, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn have a post-credit scene?

No. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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