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The Legend of John Henry (S)

Original title: The Legend of John Henry
Year: 1974
Running time: 11 min.
Country: United States
Director: Sam Weiss
Screenwriter: Joseph Cavella
Cast: Animation
Music: Tom McIntosh
Cinematography: Animation
Producer: Stephen Bosustow Productions, Pyramid Media. Producer: David Adams, Nick Bosustow
Genre: Animation | Short Film (Animated)
Synopsis: 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.

Awards: 1973: Oscar: Nominated for Best Animated Short Film

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The Legend of John Henry (S)

1974

Sam Weiss