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The Legend of John Henry

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, October 1 1974
50 years ago
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Portrait of Roberta FlackRoberta FlackRoberta Flack was 37 in The Legend of John Henry as 'Narrator'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1937 –
Mon, Feb 24 2025

Crew

Portrait of Sam WeissSam WeissSam Weiss was 48 in The Legend of John Henry as 'Director'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 14 1926 –
Sat, Mar 24 2001