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American Playhouse: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986)
Fantastic Film!
I collect all versions of Huckeberry Finn & Tom Sawyer films. The only equal of this film is that with Elijah Wood. Patrick Day was brilliant. It is a real pity we do not have more from him as a child actor.
This film would be great for any family. It is less restricted than the Elijah Wood version and more accurate in that respect. The N word is used as it was during the those times. The political correctness that keeps it out of modern films is not present here. That is not to say that the word is appropriate in modern times. It is to say that we should recognize how it was used in the past. Political correctness can be carried too far.
So, if you want an excellent version of the Huckleberry Finn film, this film is a must. It has just become available on Amazon.com
Winners: Top Kid (1985)
Fun film!
A great film for kids and the family. I recorded it off the air and would love to see a DVD version become available. Some real lessons in this film for both children and adults.
Well acted and particularly interesting for Americans because it has that Australian flavor.
This film shows that a useful story with moral points to make in an educational way can be told without resorting to violence, bad language or sexual situations to carry the film.
All in all, this film is worth your time. Look for it as a family oriented broadcast until it becomes available on DVD.