A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer (Jonathan Taylor Thomas, witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom and Huck is a 1995 American adventure comedy-drama film based on Mark Twain 's 1876 novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Brad Renfro, Mike McShane, Eric Schweig and Amy Wright. In fact, one could say that they are the most famous pair in all of American literature. Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars as Tom Sawyer, America's legendary teenage hero. Meanwhile, disgruntled relative of a criminal he prosecuted seek revenge. Discover the outrageous adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as they face haunted houses, courtroom battles, and a scary cave chase! When a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible. Tom and his rebellious friend Huck (Brad Renfro) witness a midnight killing. Although Tom’s escapades are often funny, they also show just how disturbingly and unthinkingly cruel society can be. Show Less. [4] The U.S. and Canada box office for Tom and Huck was $23,920,048. Tom and Huck is a 1995 Disney film starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Brad Renfro, Joey Stinson, Eric Schweig, and Rachael Leigh Cook; it is based on Mark Twain 's novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. As far as kid stories go, it is alright, and not the worst introduction to the world of Mark Twain. "Tom and Huck" has it all -- a treasure hunt, a haunted house, a courtroom showdown, a scary chase in a cave, and a valuable lesson for young Tom: when a friend's in trouble, you don't run away! As a result, Injun Joe attempts to kill Tom, but Tom shields himself with the Bible to avoid Joe’s dagger. Tom and Huck. $5.04 previous price $5.04. If Tom doesn't speak up, an innocent friend may be hanged. When they find the treasure, Tom tells Becky to go get her father and bring him back. Although Tom’s escapades are often funny, they also show just how disturbingly and unthinkingly cruel society can be. Tom befriends Huck Finn, a boy with no future and no family, and is forced to choose between honoring a friendship or honoring an oath, when the town drunk is accused of the murder. Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around America with a camera documenting wildlife. The Tom and Huck Statue is located at the foot of Cardiff Hill at North and Main Street. Show More. Although Tom declares that his gang will pursue the exploits of piracy and murder, in reality the gang succeeds in "charging down on hog-drovers and women in carts taking garden stuff to the market." Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are the two most well-known characters among American readers. But if he does tell the truth, the real killer, knife-throwing Injun Joe, will come after him! Lot Of 7 Disney VHS Tapes - Walt Disney. 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