Full Cast & Crew

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 as Dancer

Bubba Carr as Dancer

Melissa Hurley as Dancer

Shelley Duvall as Self / Host

Regina McKee Redwing as The Lovely Lady