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Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

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Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Genre
Based onThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Written byRoy Johansen
Directed byPaul Krasny
Starring
Music byLee Holdridge
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerHugh Benson
CinematographyJames W. Roberson
EditorRichard Rabjohn
Running time92 minutes
Production companyWalt Disney Television
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseOctober 21, 1990 (1990-10-21)

Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn is a 1990 American television family drama film directed by Paul Krasny and written by Roy Johansen, based on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. It aired on the Disney Channel on October 21, 1990.[1] In the film, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn work to save their friend Jim from a charge of murder.[2]

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Reception

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The pilot gained a mixed reception from critics.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Loynd, Ray (October 20, 1990). "TV Reviews: Huck and Tom Go 'Back to Hannibal'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  2. ^ Bolaño, Roberto; Echevarria, Ignacio; Wimmer, Natasha (30 May 2011). Between Parentheses: Essays, Articles and Speeches, 1998-2003. New Directions Publishing. ISBN 9780811218146. Retrieved 6 September 2016 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1990) - Overview - TCM.com". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  4. ^ Pryor, Kellie. "Mark Twain-inspired Back to Hannibal". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
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