"The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century."
Danny Glover
as John Henry
Tom Hulce
as Quinn
Lynn Whitfield
as Pollie Ann
Barry Corbin
as Mr. Jenkins
Thelma Houston
as Edna
Lou Rawls
as Jim Wallace
Julian Christopher
as Spike
E'Lon Cox
as Edward
David Donham
as Capt'n Johnson
Jadili Johnson
as Young John Henry
Christopher Burton
as Young Quinn
Rick Reynolds
as John Henry's Father
Lemoria English
as John Henry's Mother
Kendall Mayes-Taylor
as Baby John Henry
Kayla Blake
as Dancer
Michael Higgins
Bubba Carr
Melissa Hurley
Shelley Duvall
as Self / Host
Regina McKee Redwing
as The Lovely Lady
Ray Danton
Director
Greta Grigorian
Set Decoration
Rob Meurer
Music Supervisor
Ray Massara
Props
Special Effects
Ron Ramin
Music
Samm-Art Williams
Writer
Annette Lorenz
Casting
Producer