This article is about a movie named ‘Huckleberry Finn’ released in 1974, which is an adventure based tale of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn and a runaway slave, Jim. The movie showcases their bond and journey down the Mississippi River, escaping their past life. The film is directed by J. Lee Thompson and has prominent stars such as Jeff East, Paul Winfield, and Harvey Korman in pivotal roles.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations in the United States. The significant places include Mississippi River and Natchez in Mississippi, Arrow Rock and Lupus in Missouri, and Nauvoo in Illinois. Filming took place starting from July 19, 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lucille Benson | Widder Douglas |
| Kim O’Brien | Maryjane Wilks |
| Jean Fay | Susan Wilks |
| Ruby Leftwich | Miss Watson |
| Odessa Cleveland | Jim’s Wife |
| Joe Boris | Jason |
| Danny Lantrip | Kyle |
| Van Bennett | Wayne |
| Linda Watkins | Mrs. Grangerford |
| Jean Combs | Miss Emmeline |
| Francis Fawcett | Miss Charlotte |
| Suzanne Prystup | Miss Maryanne |
| Doris Owens | Marybelle |
| Frank Mills | Buck |
| Sherree Sinquefield | Miss Sophia |
| R. Norwood Smith | 1st Hunter |
| Jack Millstein | 2nd Hunter |
| Morris Denton | Riverboat Captain |
| Larry Ferney | Man #1 At Theater |
| Albert Schilling | Man #2 At Theater |
| Clayton Starling | Big Man At Theater |
| Rex Commack | Bartender |
| George Prescott | Man #3 At Jackson’s Landing |
| Hoskins Deterly | Lot Hovey |
| Elliott Trimble | Uncle Harvey |
| Mrs. James Torrey | 1st Woman At Auction |
| Rose Pansano | 2nd Woman At Auction |
| John Schwartzman | Boy At Auction |
| Forrest Colebank | Abner Shackleford |
| Charles C. Burns | Sheriff |
| Pat O’Connor | Guard #1 |
| Gray Montgomery | Guard #2 |
| Sam Blackmon | Guard #3 |
| Ron Wright | Roughman #1 |
| Louis Wentworth III | Roughman #2 |
| Andrew Knight | Roughman #3 |
| Orville Meyer | Tomkins – Blacksmith |
| Ritchie Montgomery | Man on Horse (uncredited) |
| Seth Allan Scott | Cellist (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on Mark Twain’s novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”.
- The screenplay is given by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman.
- Jeff East played the character of Huckleberry Finn, Paul Winfield as Jim, and Harvey Korman as The King.
- This was the first-ever musical rendition of Huckleberry Finn. The following musical was made in 1985 titled “Big River”.
- It was produced by major production companies such as Reader’s Digest and Apjac International.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mississippi River, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 32.3546679
- Longitude: -89.3985283
- Place ID: ChIJGdRK5OQyKIYR2qbc6X8XDWI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mississippi, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Natchez, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 31.5604442
- Longitude: -91.40317100000001
- Place ID: ChIJq_-jmBf3JYYR2iSuefBpk1Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Natchez, MS 39120, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Arrow Rock, Missouri, USA
- Latitude: 39.06974659999999
- Longitude: -92.94658079999999
- Place ID: ChIJJZt3Dy4Ow4cR9U9JbhMEuCQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arrow Rock, MO, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Lupus, Missouri, USA
- Latitude: 38.8461451
- Longitude: -92.4532423
- Place ID: ChIJqSG9My6z3IcRvvwFvrVe168
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lupus, MO 65046, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
