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- Mark Twain combines Documentary elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Keith David, Kevin Conway, Blythe Danner.
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Mark Twain
Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns.
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Keith DavidNarrator (voice)
Kevin ConwayMark Twain (voice)
Blythe DannerOlivia "Livy" Langdon Clemens (voice)
Philip Bosco(voice)
Tim Clark(voice)
Carolyn McCormick(voice)
Amy Madigan(voice)
Cynthia Nixon(voice)
John BoyerSelf (uncredited)
Jocelyn ChadwickSelf (uncredited)
Shelly Fisher FishkinSelf (uncredited)
Dick GregorySelf (uncredited)
Hal HolbrookSelf (uncredited)
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Best suited to viewers looking for Documentary. Its longer runtime makes it a more substantial watch.
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