Tom Sawyer (1973)
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- G
- 1h 43min
- Adventure, Musical
- 15 Mar 1973 (USA)
- Movie
Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn investigate a suspicious graveyard murder and more in this musical version of Mark Twain's novel.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Johnny Whitaker | ... |
Tom Sawyer
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| Celeste Holm | ... |
Aunt Polly
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| Warren Oates | ... |
Muff Potter
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| Jeff East | ... |
Huckleberry Finn
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| Jodie Foster | ... |
Becky Thatcher
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| Lucille Benson | ... |
Widder Martha Douglas
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| Henry Jones | ... |
Mr. Dobbins
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| Noah Keen | ... |
Judge Cyrus Thatcher
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| Dub Taylor | ... |
Clayton
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| Richard Eastham | ... |
Dr. P. R. Robinson
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| Sandy Kenyon | ... |
Constable Clemmens
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Joshua Hill Lewis | ... |
Cousin Sidney
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| Susan Joyce | ... |
Cousin Mary
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Steve Hogg | ... |
Ben Rogers
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Sean Summers | ... |
Billy Fisher
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K. Michael Jefferson | ... |
Joe Jefferson
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Page Williams | ... |
Saloon Girl
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James A. Kuhn | ... |
Blacksmith
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Mark Lynch | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney
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Jonathan Taylor | ... |
Small Boy
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Anne Voss | ... |
Girl
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| Henry O'Brien | ... |
Injun Joe
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Thomas Macklin |
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Mrs. Edwin Barger | ... |
Congregation Member (uncredited)
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N.C. Schultz | ... |
Minister (uncredited)
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Dennis Trone | ... |
Steamboat Captain (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Don Taylor | ||
Written by
| Mark Twain | ... | (novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer") |
| Robert B. Sherman | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Richard M. Sherman | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Walter Bien | ... | executive producer |
| Frank Capra Jr. | ... | associate producer |
| Arthur P. Jacobs | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Williams | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank Stanley | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Marion Rothman | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael F. Anderson | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Ross Brown | ||
Production Design by
| Philip M. Jefferies | ... | (as Philip Jefferies) |
Set Decoration by
| Robert De Vestel | ... | (as Robert deVestel) |
Costume Design by
| Donfeld | ||
Makeup Department
| John Inzerella | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Vivienne Walker | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Robert Greenhut | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Newt Arnold | ... | first assistant director (as Newton Arnold) |
| Neil A. Machlis | ... | second assistant director (as Neil Machlis) |
| Ron Wright | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| William B. Major | ... | art illustrator (as William Major) |
| Gerald O'Connor | ... | property master |
| August Basso | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| Gregg H. Bilson | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Robert Boettcher | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Al Gaynor | ... | sign painter (uncredited) |
| Ronald D. Kropf | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| James J. Murakami | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Tom Nestor | ... | swing gang (uncredited) |
| Pat O'Connor | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Theodore Soderberg | ... | sound |
| Murray Spivack | ... | sound re-recording supervisor |
| Dean Vernon | ... | sound |
| Raul A. Bruce | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Barton Palmer | ... | playback operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gerald Endler | ... | effects man (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Gerry Coffer | ... | stunt double |
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunt double: Jeff East |
| Abel Fernandez | ... | stunt double: Kunu Hank (uncredited) |
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William N. Clark | ... | camera operator (as William Clark) |
| Bud Howell | ... | key grip (as Bud J. Howell) |
| Doug Pentek | ... | gaffer |
| Cliff Ralke | ... | assistant camera |
| Gerald H. Boatright | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Gary Holt | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Byron White | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nancy McArdle | ... | assistant to designer and costumer |
| Mickey Sherrard | ... | assistant to designer and costumer |
| Ronald Wind | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Karen Murray | ... | location paymaster (uncredited) |
| Bill Venegas | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Richard M. Sherman | ... | songs: music and lyrics by |
| Robert B. Sherman | ... | songs: music and lyrics by |
| Vinton Vernon | ... | music recordist |
| Kenneth Wannberg | ... | music editor |
| John Williams | ... | conductor / music supervisor |
| Irwin Kostal | ... | additional orchestrator (uncredited) |
| John Williams | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jack Gannon | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James E. Foote | ... | teamster captain (as James Foote) |
| Jay Coffman | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Danny Daniels | ... | choreographer |
| Lois Kramer Hartwick | ... | production coordinator (as Lois Kramer) |
| Jack Hirshberg | ... | public relations |
| Johnny E. Jensen | ... | cinemobile technician (as John Jensen) |
| Nora Kaye | ... | special coordinator |
| Chuck Murray | ... | location accountant |
| Don Record | ... | title designer |
| Corky Randall | ... | head animal wrangler: horses (uncredited) |
| David Richardson | ... | wrangler (uncredited) |
| Gene Walker | ... | animal wrangler: horses (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Reader's Digest (presents)
- Apjac International (producer)
Distributors
- United Artists (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1973) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Malta) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- CBS (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Disney Channel (1985) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Italy) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Twilight Time (2020) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (locations by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Panavision (filmed in)
- The Citizens of Arrow Rock (with our special thanks to)
- The Owner and Staff of Meramec Caverns (with our special thanks to)
- The Owner and Staff of Onondaga Cave (with our special thanks to)
Storyline
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A musical version of one of America's most beloved stories. Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn investigate a suspicious graveyard murder and find themselves in hot water with the sinister Indian Joe in this adaptation of Mark Twain's classic novel. |
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| Taglines | The Great Family Musical! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The 'Julia Belle Swain' is a steam-powered stern wheeler operating out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA as of 2015. Designed and built in 1971 by Capt. Dennis Trone, the 'Julia Belle' was the last boat built by Dubuque Boat & Boiler Works of Dubuque, Iowa. The boat's steam engines were built in 1915 by the Gillett and Eaton Company and originally installed on the central wheel ferryboat City of Baton Rouge. The engines have logged well over a million miles. The steamer was featured prominently in this movie (as the "River Queen") and in its sequel Huckleberry Finn (1974). See more » |
| Goofs | Injun Joe leaps out of the courtroom window and lands on the ground. When he gets up and starts to run, the covering used to hide whatever soft surface he landed on flips up for a second. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Boys (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | River Song See more » |
| Quotes |
Becky Thatcher:
It's so nice being engaged. Tom Sawyer: Why, sure. When me and Amy Lawrence was engaged, we used to go... Becky Thatcher: Oh, Tom! So, I'm not the first one you've been engaged to. Philanderer! Tom Sawyer: What? Becky Thatcher: Well, that's what you are. Tom Sawyer: Yeah, but what does it mean? Becky Thatcher: I'm not sure. But, even if I did know I wouldn't tell you! [Becky Thatcher began to walking away from him] See more » |