The folk legend of John Henry, and his contest with a steam engine to cut a railroad tunnel through a mountain, is told in song by Roberta Flack.
The Legend of John Henry (1974) is a animation film directed by Sam Weiss, released on October 1, 1974 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Roberta Flack. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Directed by Sam Weiss.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
There is something almost Discobolus-like about the animated depiction of the eponymous gent who was no stranger to hard labour. It's the expansive railroad building programme that provides his work, regardless of the natural obstacles that stood in their way - and that includes a mountain! He determines to finish a tunnel, but when progress is a little slow the bosses bring in a steam-powered drill. The race is on…
Reviewed on May 27, 2024
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The main cast of The Legend of John Henry (1974) includes Roberta Flack. The film was directed by Sam Weiss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Legend of John Henry was released on October 1, 1974 and runs for 11m.
The Legend of John Henry (1974) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
