It's not a true story. 'Old Henry' is the product of the imagination of the writers and filmmakers. They crafted the plot and characters to tell an engaging fictional tale.
Old Henry claimed to be a true story. It drew from actual happenings but might have incorporated artistic liberties to make it more engaging and cinematic.
The true story behind 'Old Henry' likely has several key aspects. Firstly, the sense of mystery around Old Henry's identity. He is living a quiet life as a farmer, but there are hints that he has a more exciting and dangerous past. This could be related to some sort of criminal activity or being part of a group that was involved in something shady. Also, the relationships in the story are important. His relationship with his neighbors and how they view him as this simple old man, not knowing what he has been through in the past.
I'm not sure which specific 'old henry based on a true story' you are referring to. There could be a movie, a book or some other form of media with this title. Maybe it's about an old man named Henry and his real - life experiences. Without more context, it's hard to say exactly.