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John Henry
John Henry
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  2. John Henry

John Henry

1986
1h 1m
Family

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 1m

Storyline

The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 1m
Dec 1, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Ray Danton
Ray Danton

Top Cast

20 Cast Members

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

John Henry

Tom Hulce

Tom Hulce

Quinn

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Pollie Ann

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Mr. Jenkins

Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston

Edna

Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

Jim Wallace

Julian Christopher

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

Kayla Blake

Dancer

Michael Higgins

Dancer

Bubba Carr

Dancer

Melissa Hurley

Melissa Hurley

Dancer

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Self / Host

Regina McKee Redwing

Regina McKee Redwing

The Lovely Lady

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