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Tom Sawyer

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Tom Sawyer
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1hr 40min
Genres:
Family,Action
Release:
1973
Directors:
James Neilson, Don Taylor
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
Johnny Whitaker, Celeste Holm, Warren Oates  ...more
Synopsis: Mark Twain's classic tale is brought to the screen for the fourth time, this time with a tuneful score by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, who also wrote the screen adaptation. Johnny Whitaker stars as Tom Sawyer, with Jeff East in his first film role as Huck Finn. Jodie Foster is also on hand, playing the role of Becky Thatcher. This enjoyable family fare was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Art Direction, Best Song Score and Best Costume Design. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Film musicals typically carried very hefty price tags by 1973; Tom Sawyer was a bit of a throwback, a more modestly budgeted "tuner," and one that aimed squarely at the children's market. On the whole, this adaptation of Mark Twain's classic is pleasantly diverting, although it doesn't capture the satire, irony and social commentary that are a major part of the book. The movie is suffused with the ... Full Review
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Johnny Whitaker
Tom Sawyer
Celeste Holm
Aunt Polly
Warren Oates
Muff Potter
Jeff East
Huckleberry Finn
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