John Henry

Story

Synopsis

The story of the legendary steel-driving folk hero born with a hammer in his hands, who pitted his strength against a mighty railroad-building machine.

Director

Mark Henn

Writers

Broose Johnson, Shirley Pierce

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

27 May 2000

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Alfre Woodard

  Polly / Narrator (voice)

• 

  Tim Hodge

  MacTavish (voice)

• Geoffrey Jones

  John Henry (voice)

• Dave Murray

  Thomas (voice)

• Carrie Harrington

  Singing Voice of Polly (voice)