John Henry(1986)
John Henry Synopsis
The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.
John Henry (1986) is a family film directed by Ray Danton, released on December 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Danny Glover, Tom Hulce, Lynn Whitfield and Barry Corbin. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Danton
- Writers:
- Samm-Art Williams
- Producers:
- Shelley Duvall
- Status:
- Released
John Henry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Glover
as John Henry
Tom Hulce
as Quinn
Lynn Whitfield
as Pollie Ann
Barry Corbin
as Mr. Jenkins
Thelma Houston
as Edna
Lou Rawls
as Jim Wallace
Julian Christopher
as Spike
- E'Lon Cox
E'Lon Cox
as Edward
- David Donham
David Donham
as Capt'n Johnson
- Jadili Johnson
Jadili Johnson
as Young John Henry
- Christopher Burton
Christopher Burton
as Young Quinn
- Rick Reynolds
Rick Reynolds
as John Henry's Father
Key crew
Directed by Ray Danton, written by Samm-Art Williams, produced by Shelley Duvall.
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John Henry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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John Henry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Henry online?
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Who stars in John Henry?
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The main cast of John Henry (1986) includes Danny Glover, Tom Hulce, Lynn Whitfield, Barry Corbin and Thelma Houston. The film was directed by Ray Danton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Henry released?
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John Henry was released on December 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is John Henry worth watching?
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John Henry (1986) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.