John Henry

Danny Glover John Henry

Tom Hulce Quinn

Lynn Whitfield Pollie Ann

Barry Corbin Mr. Jenkins

Thelma Houston Edna

Lou Rawls Jim Wallace

Julian Christopher Spike

E'Lon Cox Edward

David Donham Capt'n Johnson

Jadili Johnson Young John Henry

Christopher Burton Young Quinn

Rick Reynolds John Henry's Father

Lemoria English John Henry's Mother

Kendall Mayes-Taylor Baby John Henry

Kayla Blake Dancer

Michael Higgins Dancer

Bubba Carr Dancer

Melissa Hurley Dancer

Shelley Duvall Self / Host

Regina McKee Redwing The Lovely Lady