The Legend of John Henry (1974): Cast
The Legend of John Henry is a 1974 short animated film directed by Sam Weiss, starring Roberta Flack as Narrator. It runs 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 11 min
- Director
- Sam Weiss
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Stephen Bosustow Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of John Henry About?
The premise of The Legend of John Henry without spoilers.
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 Themes & Keywords
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- folktale
- legend
- tunnel
- railroad
- mountain
- surrealism
- tall tale
- marriage
- man versus machine
- african american
- independent film
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The Legend of John Henry Cast & Characters
Roberta Flack plays Narrator in The Legend of John Henry. Directed by Sam Weiss.
- Director Sam Weiss
- Roberta Flack as Narrator
More from Sam Weiss
More films directed by Sam Weiss: Ghost in the Shed, The Cave, The Cave: a parable told by Orson Welles and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
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The Legend of John Henry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of John Henry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of John Henry?
The Legend of John Henry runs 11 minutes.
When was The Legend of John Henry released?
The Legend of John Henry was released on October 1, 1974.
Who directed The Legend of John Henry?
The Legend of John Henry was directed by Sam Weiss.
More films by Sam Weiss Who is in the cast of The Legend of John Henry?
The Legend of John Henry stars Roberta Flack as Narrator.
Does The Legend of John Henry have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of John Henry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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