Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn a musical adaptation
(Video DVD)
Contributors
Published
Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, ©2005.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Chetco Community Public Library - Junior - Video
DVD FAM HUCKLEBERRY
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DVD FAM HUCKLEBERRY
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chetco Community Public Library - Junior - Video | DVD FAM HUCKLEBERRY | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films
Boys -- Missouri -- Drama.
Boys -- Travel -- Mississippi River -- Drama.
Children's films
Feature films
Fiction films
Finn, Huckleberry -- (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Fugitive slaves -- Drama.
Male friendship -- Drama.
Mississippi River -- Fiction
Missouri -- Fiction.
Musical films
Orphans -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Boys -- Missouri -- Drama.
Boys -- Travel -- Mississippi River -- Drama.
Children's films
Feature films
Fiction films
Finn, Huckleberry -- (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Fugitive slaves -- Drama.
Male friendship -- Drama.
Mississippi River -- Fiction
Missouri -- Fiction.
Musical films
Orphans -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, ©2005.
Format
Video DVD
Language
English
UPC
027616927415, 0-7928-6779-3
Notes
General Note
Based upon 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain.
General Note
Special features: Theatrical trailer (2 min.).
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Laszlo Kovacs ; film editor, Michael F. Anderson ; music conducted and supervised by Fred Werner ; 'Freedom' performed by Roberta Flack ; choreography by Marc Breaux.
Participants/Performers
Jeff East (Huckleberry Finn), Paul Winfield (Jim), Harvey Korman (the King), David Wayne (the Duke), Arthur O'Connell (Col. Grangerford), Gary Merrill (Pap), Natalie Trundy (Mrs. Loftus).
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974.
Description
This musical rendering of Mark Twain's classic captures the genuine friendship between Huckleberry Finn and Jim. Strong-willed and self-raised, Huck decides to flee his hometown of Hannibal, Missouri, when his cruel absentee father tries to kidnap him. Accompanying him is the sharp-witted Jim, who fears he is about to be sold. As this unlikely pair journey north to freedom, they develop a bond of friendship and mutual respect that will help them brave a series of thrilling adventures with a few narrow escapes.
Target Audience
MPAA Rating: Rated G.
System Details
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital mono; full screen, modified to fit television screen.
Language
In English (Stereo Surround) or Español (mono) with optional subtitles in English, Español and Français; closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sherman, R. M., Sherman, R. B., Jacobs, A. P., Thompson, J. L. 1., East, J., Winfield, P., Korman, H., Wayne, D., O'Connell, A., Merrill, G., Trundy, N., & Twain, M. (2005). Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: a musical adaptation . MGM Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard M. Sherman et al.. 2005. Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: A Musical Adaptation. MGM Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard M. Sherman et al.. Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: A Musical Adaptation MGM Home Entertainment, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sherman, Richard M., et al. Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: A Musical Adaptation MGM Home Entertainment, 2005.
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