Huckleberry Finn (1975 film)

Huckleberry Finn is a 1975 American television film adaptation of Mark Twain's famous 1884 boyhood novel, Huckleberry Finn. The film stars Ron Howard as the eponymous lead.

Cast

 * Ron Howard as Huckleberry Finn
 * Donny Most as Tom Sawyer
 * Royal Dano as Mark Twain
 * Antonio Fargas as Jim
 * Jack Elam as The King
 * Merle Haggard as The Duke
 * Rance Howard as Pap Finn
 * Dee Carroll as Aunt Sally
 * Clint Howard as Arch
 * James Almanzar as Silas Phelps
 * Jean Speegle Howard as Widow Douglas
 * Bill Erwin as Harvey Wilkes

Filming locations
The film was shot in Missouri, in Arrow Rock, Lupus, and for exteriors, Colusa County, California.

Awards
The film won a 1976 Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Children's Special", tying with You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown.