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The Legend of John Henry

6.4(5)197411m1

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.

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Released
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EN

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Director

Sam Weiss

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United States of America

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  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical1 Oct 1974

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The Legend of John Henry was released on 1 October 1974.

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    CinemaSerf

    5/27/2024

    7/10

    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 -…

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