John Henry and the Inky-Poo (1946): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, John Henry and the Inky-Poo is a drama and animation film directed by George Pal, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. In this Puppetoon animated short film (an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee), legendary American folklore figure John Henry (voice of Rex Ingram) goes to work for the C&O Railroad, which shortly thereafter buys an automatic steel-driving engine, The Inky-Poo. John Henry matches his strength against the engine, saying that any man can beat a machine because a man has a mind. Can he prevail? In 2015 this film, deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant", was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Who’s in it. John Henry and the Inky-Poo stars Rex Ingram as Narrator / John Henry (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, John Henry and the Inky-Poo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Henry and the Inky-Poo page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Henry and the Inky-Poo tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch John Henry and the Inky-Poo (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for John Henry and the Inky-Poo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is John Henry and the Inky-Poo worth watching?
- John Henry and the Inky-Poo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in John Henry and the Inky-Poo?
- John Henry and the Inky-Poo stars Rex Ingram.
- When was John Henry and the Inky-Poo released?
- John Henry and the Inky-Poo was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.