John Henry
Synopsis
The story of the legendary steel-driving folk hero born with a hammer in his hands, who pitted his strength against a mighty railroad-building machine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Henn
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirley Pierce
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- John Henry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Feature Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Henn
Shirley Pierce, Broose Johnson
Stephen James Taylor
Steven Keller
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Henn
Director
Shirley Pierce
Screenplay
Steven Keller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 of the legendary steel-driving folk hero born with a hammer in his hands, who pitted his strength against a mighty railroad-building machine.
Who directed John Henry?
John Henry was directed by Mark Henn.
Who stars in John Henry?
The principal cast of John Henry includes Geoffrey Jones, Alfre Woodard, Tim Hodge, Dave Murray, Carrie Harrington.
When was John Henry released and how long is it?
John Henry was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for John Henry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Henry was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Henry?
John Henry holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).