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John Henry is a 2020 American thriller drama film starring Terry Crews and Ludacris, and directed by Will Forbes. Inspired by the folk lore of John Henry, the plot follows an ex-gang member from Los Angeles who must help two immigrant children who are on the run from his former crime boss. The film had a limited release on January 24, 2020, and ...
- Will Forbes, DJ Quik
- Maurice Fadida, Eric B. Fleischman, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
- January 24, 2020 (United States)
Jan 24, 2020 · Terry Crews stars as John Henry, a former gang member who helps two immigrant kids escape from his old leader. The movie is rated R for violence, language and sexual references.
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- Drama, Thriller
- Will Forbes
- 2020-01-24
John Henry is a 10-minute film based on the legend of a steel-driving man who challenged a machine. You can buy it on various streaming platforms or watch the trailer and cast information.
- (1)
- 2000
- G
- Mark Henn
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Jul 24, 2022 · A film review of 'John Henry,' a philosophical blend of a folktale and a modern story. The protagonist, John Henry (Terry Crews), is a man torn between his oath to never take up violence and protecting his loved ones from harm. He is a physical and moral hero who uses his hammer to fight a gang leader (Ludacris) and save a girl (Berta). The film reveals his past, present, and future through home videos, flashbacks, and narration.