John Henry
Synopsis
Ex-gang member John Henry is a quiet man with a violent past. When two immigrant kids on the run from his former South Los Angeles gang leader stumble into his life, John is forced to reconcile with his past in order to try and give them a future.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-24
Top Cast
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Terry Crews
John Henry
Ludacris
Hell
Maestro Harrell
Young Hell
Kimberly Hébert Gregory
Tasha
Ken Foree
BJ Henry
Gerald 'Slink' Johnson
Gun
Dohn Norwood
Midnight
Tyler Alvarez
Oscar
Jamila Velazquez
Berta
J. J. Soria
Emilio
Boone Platt
Officer Kevin Towle
Jalyn Hall
Deydey
Rich Morrow
Young John Henry
Daffany Clark
Savage
Jamar Malachi Neighbors
Corey
Baadja-Lyne Odums
Gram
Katt Balsan
Tiffany
Yakira Chambers
DeyDey's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Doug Skinner, Will Forbes
- Original Score
- Will Forbes, DJ Quik
- Original Title
- John Henry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Defiant Studios, Automatik Entertainment, Kodiak Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Forbes
Doug Skinner, Will Forbes
Will Forbes, DJ Quik
Isiah Donté Lee
Joe Rosenbloom
Maurice Fadida, Terry Crews, Emily Siegel, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Eric B. Fleischman
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Skinner
Writer
Will Forbes
Writer
Will Forbes
Director
Maurice Fadida
Producer
Will Forbes
Original Music Composer
Joanna David
Costume Design
DJ Quik
Original Music Composer
Isiah Donté Lee
Director of Photography
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Producer
Eric B. Fleischman
Producer
Joe Rosenbloom
Editor
Susannah Honey
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Henry
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What is John Henry about?
Ex-gang member John Henry is a quiet man with a violent past. When two immigrant kids on the run from his former South Los Angeles gang leader stumble into his life, John is forced to reconcile with his past in order to try and give them a future.
Who directed John Henry?
John Henry was directed by Will Forbes.
Who stars in John Henry?
The principal cast of John Henry includes Terry Crews, Ludacris, Maestro Harrell, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Ken Foree.
When was John Henry released and how long is it?
John Henry was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for John Henry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Henry was composed by Will Forbes, DJ Quik.