John Henry
Synopsis
The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.
Top Cast
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Danny Glover
John Henry
Tom Hulce
Quinn
Lynn Whitfield
Pollie Ann
Barry Corbin
Mr. Jenkins
Thelma Houston
Edna
Lou Rawls
Jim Wallace
Julian Christopher
Spike
E'Lon Cox
Edward
David Donham
Capt'n Johnson
Jadili Johnson
Young John Henry
Christopher Burton
Young Quinn
Rick Reynolds
John Henry's Father
Lemoria English
John Henry's Mother
Kendall Mayes-Taylor
Baby John Henry
Kayla Blake
Dancer
Michael Higgins
Dancer
Bubba Carr
Dancer
Melissa Hurley
Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Danton
- Screenplay & Story
- Samm-Art Williams
- Original Score
- Ron Ramin
- Original Title
- John Henry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Danton
Samm-Art Williams
Ron Ramin
Shelley Duvall
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Danton
Director
Samm-Art Williams
Writer
Shelley Duvall
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for John Henry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Henry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is John Henry about?
The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.
Who directed John Henry?
John Henry was directed by Ray Danton.
Who stars in John Henry?
The principal cast of John Henry includes Danny Glover, Tom Hulce, Lynn Whitfield, Barry Corbin, Thelma Houston.
When was John Henry released and how long is it?
John Henry was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for John Henry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Henry was composed by Ron Ramin.