Mark Twain Tonight! (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1967, Mark Twain Tonight! is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Bogart, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Recreating the one-man show he starred in on Broadway, Hal Holbrook portrays Mark Twain as a 70-year old humorist who skewers politicians, newspapermen and so-called patriots in this 90 minute monologue. Holbrook adapted Twain's own words for a commentary on slavery, religion and politics, mixing the satire with comic yarns about life on the Mississippi and a very effective ghost story. The show's highlight are the lengthy passages from "Huckleberry Finn".
Who’s in it. Mark Twain Tonight! stars Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Mark Twain Tonight! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mark Twain Tonight! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mark Twain Tonight! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mark Twain Tonight! (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mark Twain Tonight! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mark Twain Tonight! worth watching?
- Mark Twain Tonight! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mark Twain Tonight!?
- Mark Twain Tonight! stars Hal Holbrook.
- When was Mark Twain Tonight! released?
- Mark Twain Tonight! was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.