John Henry (2000): Cast & Where to Watch
John Henry is a 2000 short animated drama directed by Mark Henn, starring Geoffrey Jones as John Henry (voice), Alfre Woodard and Dave Murray. It runs 10 minutes. Buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 10 min
- Director
- Mark Henn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is John Henry About?
The premise of John Henry without spoilers.
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.
John Henry Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- john henry character
- character name as title
- two word title
- hammer
- legend
- tall tale
- slavery
- man versus machine
- african american
- 1860s
- railroad worker
- railway
Where to Watch John Henry
Buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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John Henry Cast & Characters
Geoffrey Jones leads the cast as John Henry (voice), with Alfre Woodard as Polly / Narrator (voice) and Dave Murray as Thomas (voice). Directed by Mark Henn; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Henn
- Geoffrey Jones as John Henry (voice)
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Alfre Woodard as Polly / Narrator (voice) - Dave Murray as Thomas (voice)
- Tim Hodge as MacTavish (voice)
Also Starring in John Henry
· 1 more- Carrie Harrington Singing Voice of Polly (voice)
John Henry Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection - John Henry” and “Τζον Χένρι”.
- Also known as
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- Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection - John Henry
- Τζον Χένρι
- ג'ון הנרי
- 존 헨리
- John Henry o Homem de Aço
- Джон Хенри
- 约翰·亨利
- Джон Генрі
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John Henry FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of John Henry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is John Henry?
John Henry runs 10 minutes.
When was John Henry released?
John Henry was released on May 27, 2000.
Who directed John Henry?
John Henry was directed by Mark Henn.
More films by Mark Henn Who is in the cast of John Henry?
John Henry stars Geoffrey Jones as John Henry (voice), Alfre Woodard as Polly / Narrator (voice) and Dave Murray as Thomas (voice), among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch John Henry?
In the US, John Henry is available to buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does John Henry have a post-credit scene?
No. John Henry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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