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John Henry

10.019861h 1mMovieFamily

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

DirectorRay Danton
WriterSamm-Art Williams
ProducerShelley Duvall

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Cast · Directed by Ray Danton

DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
John Henry
THTom Hulce
Tom Hulce
Quinn
LWLynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield
Pollie Ann
BCBarry Corbin
Barry Corbin
Mr. Jenkins
THThelma Houston
Thelma Houston
Edna
LRLou Rawls
Lou Rawls
Jim Wallace
JCJulian Christopher
Julian Christopher
Spike
EC
E'Lon Cox
Edward
DD
David Donham
Capt'n Johnson
JJ
Jadili Johnson
Young John Henry
CB
Christopher Burton
Young Quinn
RR
Rick Reynolds
John Henry's Father

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John Henry — streaming FAQ

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John Henry hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 19, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.