An old man observes a boy bullying his playmates and treats him to a morality lesson. The man tells the story of the epic cross-country race between a young Mark Twain and his rival, Mike Fink. The bulk of the film depicts the race, which proves to be more a test of character than of stamina
17th December 1977
48 years ago
1 hour 40 minutes
Finishes at 3:27pm
7/10
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